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Tenant asks to place storage container at Deming airport; commissioners raise access and safety concerns
Summary
A tenant requested to place a 20-foot Conex container beside nonworking equipment to store parts; commissioners raised concerns about ramp access in front of T hangars and the potential for propeller damage from kicked-up rocks and asked staff to explore alternative locations.
At the Oct. 14 meeting, James Gray requested permission to rent space and place a 20-foot Conex container on the east side of the airport building where non-working equipment is stored, saying he would use it to store spare parts because he rents one of the hangars.
Commissioner Wayne Burkhardt expressed concerns about placing the container where vehicles would drive in front of the T hangars, warning that loose rock and vehicle traffic could damage aircraft propellers. Commissioner Lawrence Jenkins asked whether another location without dirt access might be available. Staff said they would investigate alternative sites and check the status of Hangar #7 on the north side, which commissioners noted lacked a lock and might be used for unauthorized storage.
Why it matters: storage and placement of containers can affect tenant access, aircraft safety and ramp operations; the commission requested staff follow-up and did not approve a permanent placement during the meeting.
What happens next: staff will check Hangar #7, look for alternative locations that avoid driving in front of T hangars, and report back at a future meeting.
