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Board hears update on AWOS procurement; runway run‑up pads proposed for next CIP
Summary
Board members said bids for an Automated Weather Observing System may open later this month and that payment is scheduled for July; members also raised a proposal for small run‑up pads at runway ends and discussed moving the project up in the capital improvement plan.
The Hurricane City Airport Board received an update on capital projects at the airport, including the automated weather observing system (AWOS) procurement timeline and a proposal for small run‑up pads at the ends of the runways.
Airport staff said construction documents were signed and bids for the AWOS were scheduled to open later this month; the board was told the AWOS contract would likely be paid in July to align with the city fiscal budget because the current fiscal year does not include the payment. Board members said award of the bid may be considered by the city council at the first May meeting.
Board members separately discussed adding small paved run‑up pads at the ends of runways to provide a safe area for pilots to do preflight checks off the ramp. Derek Hall had proposed the pads to reduce the current practice of crowding the ramp. Members noted FAA involvement will be required because run‑up pads affect runway/taxiway geometry and should be included in the CIP process.
Mike (board member) said the airport typically amends the capital improvement plan (CIP) in the fall and presents it to the council for annual approval, but the board could elevate run‑up pads as a priority for next year’s CIP. One board member recalled the run‑up pad item appeared in the CIP for 2028; members asked staff to consider moving it up if funds and FAA approvals allow.
No contracts were awarded at the meeting. Staff were asked to investigate run‑up pad costs and coordinate with the FAA and engineering staff, and to return to the board with cost and schedule estimates for inclusion in the CIP.
