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Roswell airport reports United service timeline, recounts Dec. 4 hangar fire under ATF review
Summary
Airport staff told the City Council that United-related service is progressing (SkyWest training Dec. 15; flights expected Feb. 17), reviewed a Nov. 20 diverted-flight response, demonstrated a new inspection app, and recounted a Dec. 4 fire at historic Building 66 now under ATF investigation.
Airport Deputy Director Omar Gonzales told the council the city has had multiple site visits from United and its partners as the airport explores renewed commercial service. Gonzales said SkyWest will begin training employees Dec. 15 and that United-marketed flights are being targeted to start Feb. 17; tickets are already on sale, he said.
Gonzales also described the city’s response to a Nov. 20 flight diverted to Roswell. Staff coordinated emergency lodging, rides and meals for stranded passengers; airport operations supervisor Paul Vigil personally procured pizzas for travelers and staff…
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