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Airport director previews FY26-27 budget and capital priorities, including terminal expansion and ARFF truck need
Summary
Airport Director Turner briefed council on the FY26-27 airport budget, noting a projected increase in passenger facility charges and $28.4 million identified for terminal expansion in next fiscal planning; staff also flagged a likely need to acquire an ARFF reserve vehicle (~$750,000) and a multi-year runway rehabilitation expected in 2029–2031.
Airport Director Turner presented the airport's proposed FY26-27 operating and capital budget during the June 22 work session, highlighting revenue increases driven by route additions and planned capital projects.
Turner said passenger facility charges (PFCs) are projected to grow roughly in the high teens percentage-wise after new service was added; the PFC balance on hand was described as "about almost $5,000,000." He said intergovernmental revenue on the capital side reflects a $12,000,000 anticipated apron expansion and about $28,400,000 expected for terminal expansion in the FY26-27 package under discussion with FAA.
On operating lines, Turner noted contingency and staffing changes, and said some preventive-maintenance contracts (HVAC, escalator/elevator) have come in at higher-than-anticipated costs. In airfield operations, staff proposed increased training and selected operating expense increases to cover short-term rentals rather than purchases. Turner also noted a capital request that includes foam replacement and a reserve Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) truck; staff estimated about $750,000 for an ARFF vehicle and said they would seek a suitable unit and could reassign funds if a purchase is delayed.
Turner said runway rehabilitation for the primary runway will likely require federal funding across federal fiscal years 2029–2031 and that the schedule is subject to FAA funding allocations and design decisions.
Next steps: staff will continue FAA coordination on the terminal expansion and return to council for any authorizations tied to grant or PFC applications and capital procurement.
