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Airport manager reports runway/taxiway repaving delayed, theft in terminal, cleanup work at county airport
Summary
The airport manager reported that planned taxiway repaving work will be delayed until spring because federal funding was not confirmed until October; staff also described cleanup and stump removal work, a theft in the terminal and a separate deer strike on an incoming jet that caused no damage.
The airport manager briefed commissioners on operations and maintenance at the county airport.
Pavement project delay: The county had bid a taxiway repaving contract for original asphalt installed in the 1970s; the low bidder was secured but federal funding paperwork was not processed by the state until October. Because late‑season paving is not advisable, the manager said the work will be scheduled for spring, likely April or May.
Cleanup and hangar work: Airport staff have been removing stumps and brush from multiple acres, cleaning fence rows and preparing ground at the end of Runway 36 to return it to productive use. Several hangars received signage and exterior painting; property owners helped remove trees and stumps.
Security incident: The manager reported a theft in the terminal in early October. The terminal’s keypad entry had not been functioning; two people entered the terminal and took small items, including a camera and some supplies. The sheriff’s office has photographs and is investigating; airport staff are considering keypad upgrades and access controls.
Runway deer strike: A jet reported a deer strike on landing; pilots were able to move the aircraft off the runway and the FAA notified the airport. The incident caused no reported damage to the aircraft on site.
Fuel sales and mowing: Jet A and Avgas sales in the period were slightly lower than the previous year; mowing season has ended for the year and staff will address a few rough areas and fill ruts left from historic stump removal.
Why it matters: The taxiway repaving delay pushes a major capital project into spring but avoids poor late‑season paving conditions. The theft prompted a review of terminal access controls and the deer strike underlines ongoing wildlife management concerns near runways.
Next steps: Airport staff will schedule the repaving in spring once the federal/state schedule is confirmed, continue cleanup work and discuss possible upgrades to the terminal entry and lighting projects with the engineering consultant.
