Willow Springs Airport Board reports strong fuel sales; deer on runway flagged as nuisance

The Willow Springs Airport Board met Feb. 12, 2026, approved the minutes from Jan. 8 and heard status reports showing strong fuel sales for January, with 100LL (low‑lead aviation gasoline) reported at $5.25 per gallon. Board members also noted wildlife on the runway as a nuisance to aircraft owners. The board tabled a general maintenance item and adjourned at 6:47 p.m.; the next meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2026.

The board approved the Jan. 8, 2026, minutes on a motion by H Carter, board member, seconded by M White, board member. The transcript records the motion and second but does not include a numeric vote tally or roll call results.

A staff status report said January fuel sales were “good” and that the airport’s 100LL aviation gasoline was selling at $5.25 per gallon. The transcript labels the item as a fuel update but does not identify the speaker who provided the report.

Under safety issues, the board was told that deer on the runway are a nuisance to aircraft owners. The transcript notes the hazard but does not record a staff recommendation, specific mitigation steps, or any directive to develop a wildlife management plan.

The agenda item described as "General Maintenance" was recorded as tabled; no timeframe or follow-up staff assignment was recorded in the transcript. The board adjourned at 6:47 p.m. on a motion by H Carter, seconded by M White. The transcript lists the motion and that it "passed" but does not give the vote tally.

The Willow Springs Airport Board set its next meeting for Thursday, April 9, 2026.