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Texarkana board approves FY2026 airport operating and capital budgets, citing subsidies and revenue pressures
Summary
The Texarkana Board of Directors approved the Texarkana Regional Airport’s FY2026 operating budget and a $4.43 million capital budget, with a unanimous 5–0 vote after questions about subsidies, landing fees, solar activation and increased law‑enforcement payroll costs.
The Texarkana Board of Directors on Sept. 15 adopted the Texarkana Regional Airport’s FY2026 operating budget and a $4,433,362 capital budget after a presentation by airport staff and a period of board questions.
Airport presenter “Mister Paul” summarized the proposed operating numbers: expected revenues of $1,721,030 against projected expenses of $2,770,023, producing an estimated deficit of $1,048,993. He said the Arkansas side of the city’s subsidy would be about $181,345 and the Texas side about $223,352, for a combined city subsidy of roughly $404,697 for operations. Capital expenses were listed at $443,362 in the operating package.
The presenter attributed a portion of recent revenue gains to rental‑car activity linked to regional industrial development, and described plans to pursue a third daily flight…
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