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Chelan reports airport progress: fuel sales uptick, water‑line design and regional support
Summary
City administrator Laura reported rising first‑quarter fuel sales, a discounted hangar lease for the fire district, progress on an environmental assessment for the runway realignment and a water‑line project (design ~60% complete) that staff say will enable airport growth.
City administrator Laura reported operational changes and near‑term projects at Lake Chelan Airport, saying staff are improving reporting and preparing several capital steps to support future growth.
Laura said the airport stocked fuel in December and has begun selling more fuel in the first quarter, and staff will add a QR‑code payment option to simplify tie‑down fee collection. She told the council the city amended a hangar lease to give the local fire district a below‑market rate because the district provides an on‑site public‑safety benefit and aircraft‑tender capability.
On capital work, Laura said the runway environmental‑assessment project is wrapping up and a water‑line extension to the airport is roughly 60% through design; staff hope to bid the water‑line work in the coming construction season so it can be built by the end of next summer. She said the city is coordinating with the FAA on environmental requirements.
Regional partners told the council the port will contribute to airport operating support over a three‑year agreement and indicated willingness to share a portion of future capital needs. Council members and staff noted that some air service proposals require revenue guarantees and federal matching; staff cautioned any new service requires careful cost and ridership analysis.
No formal action was taken; staff said the airport will return with updated interactive reporting and more precise timelines for capital projects.
