The revisions do not impact the city’s ending fund balance – Sheri Russell, CFO, said that the city planned for contingencies. In the same meeting, the Board of Supervisors also augmented the city’s fiscal year 2021-22 budget by nearly $45 million. The runway extension is hinging on the same funding source for the terminal building. Over the next five years, the airport hopes to rehabilitate its pavement, extend the runway, and construct a building to hold snow removal equipment.

Mark Amodei in pursuing funding for a new terminal.

Supervisor Stan Jones, who is a member of the Airport Authority, added that Carson City has the support of Sen. The most immediate plans for airport improvements include installing approach lighting that improves safety for pilots landing at night. Though the odds are low, if the airport does receive funding, the new terminal would be ADA-compliant and have accommodations for Part 135 operations, which are non-scheduled commercial flights, like charter jets. … This is a unique opportunity that the airport has not had before,” Jenkins said. “If there is enough funding available, we will be considered. The terminal will get underway only if the airport qualifies for a federal grant through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Carson City Airport has its fingers crossed for a new terminal building, but the chances of getting funding for the project are slim.Īirport Manager Corey Jenkins attended the Board of Supervisors meeting on Thursday to outline the airport’s Capital Improvement Plan and request approval for grant applications.įor fiscal year 2022, the airport will enhance its approach lighting and Automated Weather Observation System to make landings safer for pilots.

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