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Airport remodel nearly complete; county approves two 20‑year hangar leases amid waiting list
Summary
County staff reported the airport remodel is nearly finished and that interest in hangar lots has increased; the commission approved two 20‑year hangar leases and heard that a waiting list exists for hangar space.
Broadwater County staff reported that an airport remodel is nearly finished and that runway upgrades have increased local demand for hangar space. Commissioners gave final approval to two 20‑year hangar leases that the airport board had previously approved.
County staff said the remodeled facility is "almost done" and "looks fantastic," and that there have been temporary closures while work proceeded. The airport board approved the leases before forwarding them to the commission for final action.
The commission approved a 20‑year lease for Brian and Jackie Carroll for Lot 16 and a 20‑year lease for Dylan and Jessica Lancello for Lots 9 and 10. A county staff speaker said airport leases are $0.12 per square foot and require proof of insurance and completion of paperwork before execution. The staff member said there is currently a waiting list and that some potential lessees elected to build elsewhere during the remodel period.
The county also read a large airport-related claim as part of the claims package; the spoken amount in the meeting record is unclear and is recorded here as presented in the meeting (see clarifying details).
How to inquire: Staff said anyone interested in an airport lease or building a hangar should contact Aubrey Lewis, who maintains a list of available lots and details.
The commission signed off on the leases by voice vote and indicated the signed documents could be returned after the meeting.
Ending: County staff will follow up on lease paperwork and insurance requirements before executing leases. Airport improvements and runway upgrades are expected to increase traffic and demand for hangars.
