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Commission OKs amendment to Shield AI airport lease to change concrete pad location and size

Board of Harvey County Commissioners · March 3, 2026
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Summary

Harvey County commissioners approved an amendment to Shield AI's hangar and ground lease that revises the location/size of a concrete pad and increases leased land; the change was approved unanimously.

The Board unanimously approved an amendment to Shield AI Inc.’s hangar and ground lease on March 3 to modify the location and size of the concrete pad and leased land serving the leased premises at Newton City-County Airport. Airport Manager Brian Palmer said Shield AI requested the change to support their operations; the amendment adjusts the pad dimensions and increases lease rates commensurately.

The lease amendment specifies the pad and related improvements, and allows Shield AI to construct taxiway extensions, install a rail system and a crane, and to fence the pad area at the company's expense subject to airport approval and FAA requirements. Commissioner Don Schroeder moved approval; Becky Reimer seconded and the motion passed unanimously.