Airport reports rising usage and several operations projects; PAPI lighting bid due mid‑April

Mar 3, 2026

Airport Manager Bill Calderwood reported an increase in activity—largely from flight training—ongoing re-lamping to LED, a PAPI lighting bid opening planned for mid‑April, contract expiration with Lochner in Sept. 2027, and likely May delivery for snow removal equipment.

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Airport Manager Bill Calderwood presented the February usage report and said activity has increased compared with the same period in past years, noting that flight training is a major contributor to the rise. The board received routine operational updates including lease and rental agreement reviews, Hangar 1 payments, ramp and tie-down collections, and fuel flowage fees.

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