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County airport plans hardstand and lighting upgrades, considers new ground-lease standards

Garfield County Commission · December 16, 2024
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Summary

Garfield County’s airport manager outlined infrastructure upgrades to accommodate larger aircraft and equestrian transport, reported higher FAA matching funds, and proposed updated ground-lease standards with performance requirements and a temporary moratorium on new leases until county standards are revised.

Ty, the airport manager, told the commission the county will install a hardstand and upgrade lighting this year to accommodate larger jets and equestrian transport needs tied to a nearby resort proposal. He said, “Feds FAA is paying 95% instead of their usual 90.65%,” which improves the county’s match…

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