Alva Airport manager reports fuel register fixed, AWOS transmitting and facility needs identified

The Alva Airport Manager reported to the Alva Airport Board that fuel operations have returned to normal after a register failure and that several maintenance and equipment issues remain under review. "The above-ground [tank] is now operational," the manager said, and added that the register problem has been fixed so sales are again being recorded.

Why it matters: the manager said the airport received two jet-fuel tanker deliveries this month and reported inventory and sales figures that will affect purchasing and budgeting: "our jet fuel is 27,000," he said, and reported an AFIOS figure of about "14,000" and total monthly fuel sales near "21,000." He also said the airport registered a $2,600 loss tied to the two jet fuel deliveries and related handling.

Equipment and safety: the manager said the AWOS is operational and its radio transmission is working, but one receiving site is not reporting certain weather elements (relative humidity/dew point). "AWOS is operational. AWOS is transmitting," he said, and said he had contacted the vendor and will follow up. Board members asked whether a firewall or a configuration on the receiving site might explain the omission; the manager said the vendor will be asked to investigate.

Security and operational practice: to reduce risk from rotor wash and hurried operations the manager proposed latching gates open during routine operations rather than removing them. He said regulators told him removing the gates could trigger violations during inspection. "If I remove the gates, they can violate us," the manager said, citing a conversation with a staffer named Toby.

Lighting and other maintenance: board members and the manager discussed inoperable oval lights whose manufacturer may no longer be servicing parts. The manager characterized replacement as an airport-level repair rather than a regulatory requirement and said he will provide options. He also reported that construction uncovered additional areas needing work and said he will bring costed repair proposals to the board.

Next steps: the manager will follow up with the AWOS vendor, produce proposals and cost estimates for lighting and repair options, and return detailed recommendations at an upcoming meeting, including specifics on inventory and budgeting for fuel and equipment repairs.