Commission hears February financials, air‑service updates and construction schedule; elects new officers

At its April 9 meeting, the Airport Advisory Commission received staff briefings on February financial results, recent air‑service activity and several ongoing construction projects, and the commission elected new officers.

Financial briefing

Will Mack, financial manager for the airport operating budget, reported that the airport served 687,000 passenger enplanements in February 2025, a 5.9% decline from February 2024. Average daily departures were 217 in February, down from 223 the prior year. Mr. Mack said operating revenue for the month was $25.2 million, an 8.3% increase (about $1.9 million) driven primarily by updated rates and charges; year‑to‑date operating revenue was up about 10% ($12.6 million). Operating expenses rose, driven largely by increased staffing and temporary hires to assist passenger flow, leading year‑to‑date operating expenses to increase roughly 15% ($9.0 million). The operating surplus through February totaled $28.6 million, a 12% decrease from…