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2006 AirTAP Fall Forum: Insights on Airport Management and Operations

The 2006 AirTAP Fall Forum, held at Willmar Municipal Airport, delved into the complexities of managing multiple airports, including the newly opened K-BDH. Discussions led by moderators Harold Van Leeuwen and Melissa Galvan explored topics like operating budgets for two airports, the impact of abandoned airfields, and essential networking within the aviation industry. Presentations highlighted challenges and successes, from increasing based aircraft numbers to the importance of training and education in airport management. This forum served as a vital platform for exchanging knowledge and strategies among airport professionals.

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2006 AirTAP Fall Forum: Insights on Airport Management and Operations

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  1. 2006 AirTAP Fall Forum Moderator: Harold VanLeeuwen

  2. Melissa Galvan Willmar Municipal Airport 2006 AirTAP Fall Forum

  3. Willmar Municipal Airport • New airfield (K-BDH) opened 9/5/06 • Approx. 50 based aircraft with 1 business • Approx. 30,000 annual operations 2006 AirTAP Fall Forum

  4. Governing Structure Basic Local Structure 2006 AirTAP Fall Forum

  5. Operating Budget • How does one budget for 2 airports including 1 which didn’t exist? • What about the cost to demolish abandoned airfield? • Flexibility, Flexibility, Flexibility… 2006 AirTAP Fall Forum

  6. Learning Curve Own Expectations Interaction with various groups Un-chartered territory Balance between 2 airports Networking Tools within the industry Education/Training Level of Trust from local pilots Successful opening of new airport Challenges & Successes 2006 AirTAP Fall Forum

  7. Al Pelzer Fairmont Airport 2006 AirTAP Fall Forum

  8. Fairmont Airport Background • Part 139 airport • FBO also Manager • Manager does grass, snow, lights • CFI & Chief pilot 2006 AirTAP Fall Forum

  9. Governing Structures • 5 member airport board • Board advises city council • Manager hired by city council • Manager reports to City Administrator • 5 year contract 2006 AirTAP Fall Forum

  10. Operating Budget • Total budget $ 150,000 • State aid $55.000 • Land rent $ 40,000 2006 AirTAP Fall Forum

  11. Challenges & Successes • Cost of utilities & insurance up • More student starts • 12 based aircraft 9 years ago compared to 27 based aircraft today 2006 AirTAP Fall Forum

  12. Shaun Germolus AirportAdmin 2006 AirTAP Fall Forum

  13. Airport Background • Manager Worthington Municipal Airport Worthington, MN • Operations Superintendent Roanoke Regional Airport Commission Roanoke, VA • Director of Operations Duluth Airport Authority Duluth, MN 2006 AirTAP Fall Forum

  14. Training & Education • Administrative • Airport License/Certification, Funding, Zoning, Leases, Minimum Standards, Etc. • Operations & Maintenance • Airfield, Facilities, Equipment, Wildlife, Etc. • Security & Emergency Preparedness • Manuals, Equipment, Exercises 2006 AirTAP Fall Forum

  15. Documentation • Airport Inspections • Preventative & Routine Maintenance • Cost Analysis • Liability 2006 AirTAP Fall Forum

  16. Networking • Other Airport Personnel • Agencies • FAA, MN/DOT • AAAE, AirTAP, MCOA • Aviation Consultants • Product Distributors 2006 AirTAP Fall Forum

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