Board approves replacement of Ennis Big Sky AWOS wind sensor after outage
Madison County Airport Board voted to replace a wind sensor damaged in an electrical outage that disrupted the Ennis Big Sky AWOS; the sensor is estimated at $10,000 and is no longer under warranty. The board approved the replacement unanimously and instructed staff and the visitor representing Ennis Big Sky to pursue insurance and utility contacts.
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Co-Chair Beau Bradley opened the May 11 meeting and the board took up an operational update from Troy Hunter regarding Ennis Big Sky Airport's automated weather observation system (AWOS). Hunter reported an electrical outage disrupted the AWOS and its wind sensor; he said the sensor's estimated replacement cost is $10,000 and the unit is no longer covered by warranty.
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