Airport commission approves 5% fuel discount for locally invoiced aircraft

The Alva Airport Commission voted to offer a 5% fuel discount to aircraft that are based at the airport and that pay via the City of Alva invoicing system. Commissioners approved the motion by roll call with all members present voting yes.

Commissioners said the discount is intended to recognize local, based customers who are billed monthly rather than transient pilots who pay by credit card. Staff presented a fiscal estimate showing that a fixed 5% discount would be roughly equivalent to a 25-cent-per-gallon flat discount and that, based on last year’s local sales, the city’s lost revenue would be modest (staff estimated losses on the order of about $1,300–$1,500 annually under the assumptions presented).

Under the approved approach, only customers invoiced through the City of Alva system will receive the discount; credit-card sales at the self-service pump will remain at the posted price. Commissioners and staff also noted the discount preserves a benefit previously offered to local customers and could reduce processing fees for the airport when customers switch from card payments to monthly invoicing.

The commission recorded the vote by roll call. The action takes effect immediately for qualifying customers; staff did not specify a sunset date at the meeting.

Ending: Staff said they will update billing procedures and bring any needed administrative language back to the commission if implementation details require further direction.