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Fayetteville airport advisory board outlines 2026 projects; FAA inspection underway
Summary
The Fayetteville Airport advisory board reviewed 2026 capital priorities — including a Taxiway Echo extension on an FAA 90/10 grant, ARFF truck replacement using expiring COVID funds, and North GA apron rehabilitation — and heard an update on a concurrent FAA Part 139 inspection.
The Fayetteville Airport advisory board on Monday heard a director’s report laying out the airport’s top priorities for 2026, including a Taxiway Echo extension backed by an FAA 90/10 grant, replacement of the airport’s 1998 ARFF (rescue/firefighting) truck using expiring COVID funds, and a mill-and-overlay rehabilitation of the North GA apron. The board approved the prior meeting’s minutes by voice vote and adjourned after public praise for staff.
Why it matters: The projects are aimed at addressing growing operations and fuel sales, improving pavement and lighting, and positioning the airfield for additional hangar development. The director said the Taxiway Echo extension is central to east-side traffic flow and future development, while pavement and ARFF investments affect safety, regulatory compliance and the airport’s ability to host larger aircraft.
Director’s summary and finance: The director reported roughly 1,000 more operations…
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