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Airport Authority briefs commissioners on rapid growth, hangars and upcoming FAA projects
Summary
Airport Authority updated the commission on rising operations, a recent $1M south apron project, two property purchases funded in part by a $442,000 county grant, construction of 14 T‑hangars, and forthcoming FAA projects including taxiway repair and a wildlife study for perimeter fencing.
The Houston County Airport Authority told the county commission that the airport has grown rapidly and requires capital work to support additional corporate hangars and larger aircraft.
Marquette, speaking for the Airport Authority, said the airport’s operating revenue has increased from roughly $600,000 eight years ago to about $1.468 million most recently, with projected gross income near $1.5 million. Recent work included a $1 million crack‑sealing/rejuvenation of the south apron (federal funding covered much of the project) and cleaning/epoxying of fuel farm tanks ($48,000). County grant support helped purchase two adjacent properties (transcript cites ~$442,000 county grant plus ~$52,000 airport funds).
Current and planned projects include construction of 14 new T‑hangars (expected to yield about $42,000 in annual rent), a $24,000 airport share for an FAA taxiway repair, a $12,500 airport cost for an updated airport layout plan, future LED runway lighting projected for 2027 (~$17,500), and a wildlife study (about $30,000) required to pursue FAA funding for perimeter fencing. Marquette said the airport aims for self‑sufficiency but remains reliant on city and county assistance while it grows.
