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Airport Authority reports strong finances; taxiway work wraps, ARF truck awaits FAA approval
Summary
Airport Manager Mike Mathews reported strong January–February finances driven by athletic charters, summarized capital projects (Taxiway Bravo final invoice paid with leftover funds for fencing; ramp/apron work scaled back; parking/landscaping ongoing), and said an ARF truck purchase is pending FAA approval.
Mike Mathews, the airport manager, told the Athens Ben Epps Airport Authority on March 24 that January and February financials remain strong, in large part because athletic charters continue to boost revenue. Mathews said that, "At this point and time it has not impacted AHN financials," when asked whether recent increases in fuel prices would affect traffic and revenue.
Mathews reviewed several capital projects. He said Taxiway Bravo refurbishment is wrapping up and the final invoice has been paid; leftover project funds will be directed toward additional fencing. Work on the ramp and apron continues but the scope has been reduced; planned updates include LED lighting upgrades, resealing some concrete joints and asphalt improvements. Parking-lot improvements remain in progress and landscaping for those areas was identified as a next step.
On equipment, Mathews said the planned purchase of an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARF) vehicle is in the FAA approval process because the airport intends to acquire a vehicle above its current index. He also said he has not yet received updates about a proposed new control tower.
On planning, Mathews said AHN is working with ACC Planning and RS&H on an Obstruction Analysis Tool using ESRI to visualize potential airspace obstructions from future development. Andrew Bolin of RS&H offered supporting comments. Mack Alexander asked for a presentation about the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) process; Mathews said GDOT indicated that the ALP would be AHN’s next FAA contract and agreed a pre-project briefing would be useful.
Jessica Turner, the tower’s chief, told the Authority she has accepted a new position effective April 4 but will remain Tower Chief until a replacement is hired and will be available to answer questions about the tower after transitioning.
