Recap of 2022
- Seamless Leadership Transition of Airport Manager & all new Staff
- Securing $5.1M of Airport Improvement Grants for Taxiway Alpha, Perimeter Fence and Entrance Pavement
- Ground Operations Safety Plan development and training
- WX FICON reporting during Freezing precipitation for Air Cargo operations
- 14 Airport Lighting Improvement projects implemented including the refurbished original Obstacle lights on the Hangars, Beacon Tower and Control Tower
- Airfield Improvement Projects included New Roof on Bilco hangar, Repaired roof on our largest hangar #7, new awning for #7, Massive cleanup, re-organization and hazmat disposal for the Maintenance Garage, relocation of the Waste Oil Tank, airfield clean-up and beautification
- Arrival and Kitting of a new Airport Truck
- Saved $80K by not purchasing a skid loader
- Community Engagement success included Trunk or Treat with over 2,000 attendance, Hyster-Yale FICON, Airport Briefing presentation to Candidate Vinson, Mayor Williams, Commissioner Baughn, Commissioner Brown, Vermilion Advantage Board, Hyster-Yale leadership
Planned for 2023
- We congratulate and welcome Vicky Brown for her appointment to the Airport Board of Commissioners. History was made as Vicky is the first Woman commissioner in the 75 year history of the Airport Board.
- An “old” and well loved event known as “Cheeseburger Night” at Kennekuk is revived and now named “Cheeseburger Day” at the Airport. Cheeseburger Day is scheduled for August 5, 2023 from 9-5, featuring a massive Car show, live Music, Great Food venues, a 50/50 fundraising raffle in support of MISSION K9 WARRIOR. The community buzz has been tremendous about Cheeseburger Day!
- Taxiway Alpha re-construction $3.8M. Begins April 6 and completes August 3
- Taxiway Alpha Connector June/July Est. $250K
- Pavement Crack Management – Est $80-90K completed in June
- Self-Serve ramp Crack fill, Seal, Stripe (move safety line North 40 feet)
- Airfield Marking / Striping – Est. $100-130K
- Airfield Signage – 17 units Repair / Retrofit LED (16 of 17 are operating as of April 3) Est. $9K
- New Man gate at Flight Line Est. $1K
- Awning Structure Flight Line
- Fiber Trunk Line to Airport Building with MAST (Contract date March 30, 2023)
- Wireless Transceivers to FBO/#7/AWOS/Exec Hangars/Security Cameras
- Architectural security fence upgrade with two new Vehicle Gates $500K
- Airport Entrance pavement resurface $350K
- FBO Interior / Exterior refurbishment & new Lighting