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Airport director reports uptick in activity; LED lighting, pavement projects moving forward
Summary
Staff reported an 8% rise in operations and a 16% increase in fuel sales year-over-year; the board was briefed on a delayed master plan, a council-approved crack-repair project pending FAA sign-off, and an LED retrofit expected to save roughly $60,000 over three years.
Airport staff briefed the Fayetteville/Drakefield Airport board on operations, planning and capital work during the Oct. 16 meeting.
Jared, presenting the director's report, said the airport is seeing higher activity with about an 8% increase in operations and roughly a 16% increase in fuel sales year-over-year through September. He said staff attended the Arkansas Airport Operators Association conference to monitor evolving aviation technology and trends, including drone operations.
Staff said the airport master plan remains under consultant review and is delayed until the consultant…
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