Erie advisory board proposes sweeping airport fee changes, seeks council direction
An Airport Economic Development Advisory Board proposal would raise through‑the‑fence charges, add an $800 per‑plane base fee and increase hangar rents and fuel fees; staff estimate revenues rising from about $141,000 to $385,000 annually but warn legal title and deed questions remain before implementation.
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The Town of Erie heard a major proposal Feb. 17 to overhaul fees at Erie Municipal Airport aimed at reducing the town general fund subsidy. The Airport Economic Development Advisory Board recommended shifting residential “through‑the‑fence” (TTF) charges toward parity with commercial tenants, instituting a per‑plane base fee and raising rents and fuel flowage charges.
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