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Council OKs five-year Forest Service agreement for east-side ramp at Klamath Falls airport
Summary
The council authorized a five-year agreement allowing the Forest Service to use the airport's east-side ramp for helicopter and other wildland firefighting equipment, preserving a clause allowing either party to cancel with 30 days' notice.
The Klamath Falls City Council on Aug. 18 approved a five-year agreement that allows the U.S. Forest Service to use the airport's east-side ramp for helicopters and other wildland firefighting equipment.
Airport Business Manager Linda Depper said the agreement mirrors previous one-year arrangements but consolidates them into a five-year term to reduce administrative paperwork. "They're looking to save themselves some paperwork by just executing a 5 year agreement," Depper said, adding that the agreement keeps the same terms and allows either party to cancel with 30 days' notice.
Depper said the east-side ramp is used by helicopter crews and that the location is appropriate given nearby tanker and fixed-wing operations. Councilor McClung asked whether the ramp use could conflict with upcoming National Guard Bureau construction; Depper said she did not anticipate conflicts and reiterated the 30-day cancellation clause if circumstances changed.
Council moved and seconded a motion to authorize the city manager to execute contract number 1202RZ25T0153 with the USDA Forest Service for use of the airport's east-side ramp for the period 08/01/2025 to 12/31/2030; the council answered "aye" and the motion carried.
The agreement is intended to streamline support for wildland firefighting resources while preserving flexibility for future airport needs.
