Airport staff and the airport advisory commission updated the Roswell City Council on projects tied to the Roswell Air Center, including progress on the airport master plan and a five‑year capital improvement plan totaling about $17 million.

Bobby Thompson, airport staff, told the council the longer runway was reopened after snow and that engineers will send master‑plan alternatives for final review before the plan goes to the Federal Aviation Administration. Thompson said two Bureau of Land Management projects are scheduled this year: a loading pit that is in notice of award and a new taxiway that required additional funding after bids exceeded estimates; the taxiway is a $7,000,000 project. Thompson also described a planned electrical vault for runway lighting budgeted at about $2,000,000 to replace lights originally installed in 1957.

The airport advisory commission (AAC) reported passenger and operations gains and several near‑term projects. AAC member Mister Conklin said December revenues exceeded expenses and that departures have increased since Roswell began three daily scheduled flights: "Passenger warnings for December were 6,021 compared to 3,486 in December of 2023," and operations for May–December 2024 were higher than the previous year. He also reported the FAA Part 139 inspection was completed successfully.

The commission voted unanimously to approve a $1,468.64 rent abatement for the Walker Aviation Museum because of flood damage. Commissioners also approved placing a five‑foot, black‑granite monument dedicated to eight construction workers who died building nearby missile silos between the flagpole and the existing Walker Air Force Base monument; the dedication is scheduled for Feb. 16 at 1:30 p.m.

National Championship Air Races officials told the council they plan to relocate races to Roswell and expect several test flights and classes in the months ahead. Fred Tully, chairman of the National Championship Air Races, said pylon racers and FAA representatives will be in Roswell for evaluations and that organizers estimate a significant economic impact if events proceed: "We're committed to being here," he said.

Councilors and airport staff also discussed preliminary work on terminal restroom improvements, an auxiliary generator, grandstands (parts are being ordered) and unresolved insurance reimbursements for flood damage. The AAC said it will study possible parking fees at the air center and report back at its March meeting with cost and revenue estimates.

The council received the reports and took no formal council vote on the master plan at the meeting.