AWOS slated for reconstruction after wildlife damage; wind sensor replacement bid ~ $7,000

Jan 15, 2026

The committee heard that the AWOS must be reconstructed due to age and wildlife damage (environmental review complete) and that the ultrasonic wind indicator was ruined by a hawk, with a replacement bid expected around $7,000; the AWOS is currently NOTAM unreliable.

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Staff told the committee that the Automatic Weather Observation System (AWOS) requires replacement because of age and wildlife-related damage, and that environmental review of the reconstruction site is complete. Reconstruction is planned at the current location to minimize additional cost.

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