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Commission hears state requirement to fence airport; tables decision on FAA 5-year CIP priorities
Summary
The commission discussed priorities for the airport—s FAA five-year Capital Improvement Plan, including hangars, a possible terminal remodel, and a state-requested fence along the highway; members voted to table action and seek more cost estimates.
The Alva Airport Commission discussed project priorities for the FAA five-year Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP), including additional hangars, runway and taxiway rehabilitation, and a possible terminal expansion or reconfiguration. Commissioners heard that the Oklahoma state aviation office will typically contribute 95% of the cost for some projects (for example, parking-lot reconfiguration and fencing) while terminal building work generally carries a different cost-share (staff said 50/50 was the model discussed).
Staff and consultants briefed the commission on an upcoming state pavement condition index (PCI) inspection that will rate runway and taxiway surfaces and affect grant prioritization. Consultants said runway rehabilitation timing is sensitive: once pavement falls below certain PCI thresholds, reconstruction costs rise substantially, so early maintenance can be more economical.
A recurring theme during the discussion was a state condition: the state has signaled it will expect access controls (a highway-facing fence and controlled entry points) as part of some projects it proposes to fund. Staff described the fence as politically controversial locally but said the state has tied participation in several projects to a commitment to address access from the highway. Commissioners discussed options including advance planning and design studies, a range of funding levels for a terminal remodel, and the possibility of staging projects to meet state prerequisites without immediate construction.
After extensive discussion, a commissioner moved to table formal action on ACIP priorities. The motion passed on roll call; staff will prepare cost ranges and preliminary design estimates for the commission to consider at a special meeting, with the goal of returning with firmer numbers for budgeting.
Ending: Staff said the design phase for hangars is scheduled for fiscal year 2025 with hangar construction expected in fiscal year 2026; commissioners asked staff to provide conceptual cost ranges for terminal remodel, fencing, and utility-extension options before the special meeting.
