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Winnsboro airport to move AWOS; project cleared for 2026 pending environmental sign-off
Summary
Airport officials said they will fill a pond to relocate the automated weather observing system (AWOS), update the Airport Layout Plan and begin the project in 2026 after environmental sign-offs; state and local funding figures were cited but appear in the transcript with two different amounts.
Speaker 1 said Winnsboro plans to fill an existing pond so the airport’s AWOS (automated weather observing system) can be sited in a more optimal location and be programmed for 2026.
The project is awaiting final environmental clearance. Speaker 1 said the team has received an initial environmental approval and is 'ready to roll' but that a second review — being handled by Michael with KSA and focused on wildlife/animal issues — remains outstanding. 'We are working through environmentals. We got our first okay,' Speaker 1 said. Speaker 2 added that two environmental reports are required…
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