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Airport staff say fee increase will restore operations; 2026 budget reflects expiring CARES funding
Summary
Airport staff told the assembly the 2026 proposed airport appropriation rises due to an expiring CARES grant and that an ordinance increasing mandatory airport charges is expected to generate about $300,000 in additional 2026 revenue. The airports will complete a strategic plan to determine longer‑term structure and operations.
Anchorage — Municipal airport staff briefed the assembly on the 2026 proposed airport budget and recent fee changes, telling members the department’s near‑term finances reflect an expiring federal grant and recent fee ordinance.
Staff reported the 2025 revised appropriation included temporary CARES Act funding; with that grant expiring, the department’s 2026 appropriation increases to…
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