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Broadwater County airport board hears fuel‑system delays, apron work and rodeo parking concerns
Summary
At a Broadwater County Airport Board meeting, staff reported delays installing a new network processor for a QTPOD fuel system, updates on apron and tie‑down work, and rodeo organizers raised concerns about fencing removal and reduced parking during upcoming construction.
At a Broadwater County Airport Board meeting, airport staff reported continued delays in bringing a new automated fuel system fully online and described pavement and tie‑down work at Townsend Airport. Rodeo organizers asked the board about fencing removal and short‑term parking options while nearby construction proceeds.
The airport reported that the QTPOD fueling hardware has been installed but the network processor required to enable card‑based sales remains pending. Staff said several vendors were considered; one vendor (Heartland) was discussed early in the procurement process, and the board is currently pursuing a contract route through Phillips 66 via City Service Valcon. Board members described vendor responsiveness as slow and noted quoted fee rates in the 2.9–3.5 percent range for data/processing services. While staff and a handful of individuals have sold some fuel manually, automated retail fuel sales are not yet active.
The airport provided usage and inventory figures:…
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