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Yellowstone Regional Airport asks Park County for $95,000 to cover one-third of projected deficit
Summary
YRA officials asked Park County commissioners for $95,000 in FY2026-27 — a one-third share of a $283,000 projected operating deficit — citing FAA staffing requirements, deferred maintenance, and an $81.9 million regional economic impact figure.
Representatives of Yellowstone Regional Airport asked Park County for $95,000 in the FY2026-27 budget to cover one-third of a projected $283,000 operating deficit.
Josh White, secretary of the airport—s Joint Powers Board, said the airport—s $1.69 million expense budget is dominated by personnel and benefits (about 67%) and constrained by FAA minimum-service requirements that limit how much the airport can reduce staffing. Aaron Buck, YRA director, described deferred maintenance of roughly $300,000 and use of airport…
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