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Graham airport report flags runway dip, ALP timeline and October fuel-sales decline
Summary
Airport staff told the council a dip has formed near the northeast end of the primary runway tied to a corroded culvert, said TxDOT paperwork for the ALP is due Dec. 13 with work expected mid-January, and reported October fuel sales of about $18,000, down from roughly $29,000 in the prior comparable period.
Airport director John reported to the council on airport operations, infrastructure concerns and recent donations to the facility. He said fuel sales in October were about $18,000 month-to-date, down from roughly $29,000 in the same period the prior month; staff attributed the decline largely to weather and high winds.
On infrastructure, John said “we've got a dip that's developing about 800 feet from the northeast end of our primary runway” and that an engineer recommended a ground-penetrating radar survey; staff are awaiting TxDOT’s determination whether the survey work would be eligible for grant reimbursement. John said the corroded galvanized culvert under the runway appears to be the primary cause and that the condition is being monitored; he said it was not a hazard at the time of the report and the board decided not to issue a NOTAM because that could significantly affect jet traffic.
Staff also reported the airport’s Airport Layout Plan (ALP) paperwork had a review fee from TxDOT due Dec. 13, and that staff expect a notice to proceed for ALP work in mid-January. John also noted a $2,000 donation from a frequent airport user, Glenn Davis of Lubbock.
Why this matters: A developing surface dip near the runway and potential structural issues with an underlying culvert could affect airport operations and maintenance costs; timing for ALP work and eligibility for TxDOT funding will influence when repairs or mitigations occur.
Direct quote: “we've got a dip that's developing about 800 feet from the northeast end of our primary runway,” John said.
Next steps: Staff will monitor the runway condition, complete the requested surveys if TxDOT funding is approved, and pursue the ALP timeline and contract execution once TxDOT returns the review fee paperwork.
