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Claremore airport reports FBO remodel, new hangar, Jet A refueler and $13 million five‑year plan
Summary
Airport manager Colby Linder updated council on completed renovations and near-term projects at Claremore Regional Airport, including an FBO remodel, a 6,000‑square‑foot commercial hangar, a state-matched Jet A refueler due in October, purchase of 40 acres for expansion, and a roughly $13 million five‑year capital improvement plan.
Colby Linder, airport manager for Claremore Regional Airport, briefed the Claremore City Council on a quarterly update that highlighted recent facility improvements and a five‑year capital plan intended to support growth and business recruitment.
Linder said the airport completed an FBO (fixed base operator) remodel to modernize the terminal experience, finished a 6,000‑square‑foot commercial box hangar, and expects delivery in October of a new Jet A refueler truck purchased with a 50/50 state match from the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics. “We are the first and last impression of Claremore,” Linder said, describing the FBO and staff’s emphasis on safety and customer service.
Why it matters: Airport facilities are part of Claremore’s effort to attract businesses and executives who visit regional industrial sites. Linder and Claremore economic-development staff said the airport’s improvements support local business recruitment and convenience for visiting pilots and passengers.
Notable updates and figures - FBO remodel: Upgraded pilot lounge, conference area and concessions to improve passenger and pilot comfort. - Hangar capacity: Completed a 6,000 square‑foot commercial hangar; airport maintains a hangar waitlist of roughly 40 parties seeking space. - Jet A refueler: A modern Jet A truck (to replace a 1985 unit) was funded in part by a 50% state match; expected in October. - Land acquisition and CIP: The airport acquired 40 acres northeast of the field for future development. Linder presented a five‑year capital improvement plan with projects totaling more than $13,000,000 across grants, state matches and airport funds for runway/taxiway maintenance, infrastructure and additional facilities. - Tenant communications and operations: The airport started a tenant texting service for operational notifications and updated standard operating procedures and airfield training manuals; staff also implemented voluntary Part 139–style fuel training for safety.
Economic-development perspective Maggie (economic development staff) emphasized the airport’s role in regional business recruitment, noting many companies fly into Claremore rather than larger airports for convenience. The economic-development update cited that in the previous year the airport saw visitors from over 400 ZIP codes outside Oklahoma, underscoring its regional draw.
Questions from council focused on hangar demand and how airport quality supports business attraction. Linder said hangar space and fuel sales are revenue drivers and that the five‑year plan is a mix of grant funding and city investment.
Ending Council acknowledged the update; staff will bring a separate comprehensive electric evaluation at a future meeting and continue to coordinate on capital projects and grant opportunities for the airport.
