Airport Commission | April 15, 2025
The meeting covered a range of airport operations, financial updates, project updates, and rising public concerns about airport noise particularly in relation to "training" flights. A new Executive Director who resigned introduced the new interim Executive Director.
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Main Topic
The meeting covered a range of airport operations, financial updates, project updates, and rising public concerns about airport noise particularly in relation to "training" flights. The new Executive Director who resigned introduced the new interim Executive Director.
Key Points
- Public Comments: There were no public comments at this time.
- Noise Report: Christine Lansbury presented a noise report for January-March 2025, highlighting an increase in "unknown" complaints, often lacking specific location information. The commission discussed the nature of these complaints, and the activities of a group called "Save Our Cape." The complaints were often related to training flights. Christine Lansbury attended the Aviation Noise and Emissions Symposium at UC Davis.
- Airport Manager Updates: The new Airport Manager who recently resigned introduced Michael Nelson, the new interim airport manager, and detailed his training program.
- FAA Inspection: The FAA's annual safety inspection (PAR1 139) was underway. The inspection covers various aspects of airport operations, including the certification manual, movement area driver training, firefighting equipment, and wildlife control.
- Financial Updates: A review of the FY25 budget to date and the proposed FY26 operating budget was presented. Revenue projections are on track, although renewable energy credits are being investigated. Expenses are also generally on track, with some overages in overtime due to increased snow removal.
- Terminal Seasonal Structure: Updates were provided on the seasonal tent structure being installed for the summer, including ramp modifications, fence installation, electrical work, security system modifications, and temporary restrooms.
- Airline Updates: American Airlines flights are commencing on June 19th, and JetBlue on June 26th. Discussions with Breeze Airways are ongoing.
- Project Updates: Updates were given on several projects, including the terminal apron hard stands, tower HVAC system, ARFF maintenance facility floor drain, flight departure procedure analysis, and environmental review.
- Project Director Hiring: The commission discussed the need to hire a project director and the timing of the hiring process.
- Commissioner Comments: Commissioner expressed concerns about the progress on the PAP and Boston. The Commission discussed the difficulty of capturing the number of passengers arriving on private planes and the need to acknowledge their use of airport facilities.