Logan-Cache Airport Authority Sponsor Board Meeting 08-26-2026

- The board reviewed the preliminary 2027 airport budget, which projects about $712,294 in expenditures and about $714,000 in revenue, leaving the airport roughly break-even. Members noted that revenue growth is being driven by new hangar construction, while employee benefit costs may need reclassification now that airport staff may no longer be county employees. - A major capital project discussed was a new snow-removal equipment shed costing about $893,000. Funding is expected to come mostly from an FAA grant, with additional support from the state and about $45,000 from airport funds. - The board spent significant time clarifying hangar leases and airport land use, including that the airport leases the land while tenants own the hangar structures. Members discussed lease terms, low starting lease rates, automatic escalators, aeronautical-use restrictions, and the airport’s ability to terminate leases if properties are misused. - Members discussed the airport’s current and expected users, including business jets, university aircraft, and hobbyists, and how the new hangar expansion is changing demand. They noted that private-public partnership development is increasing costs because tenants now help fund taxi lanes and related infrastructure. - The board discussed the process for appointing members to the Airport Authority Board and agreed to solicit applications rather than immediately selecting nominees. They decided to post the openings for two weeks, gather applications and supporting information, and then reconvene to review candidates. - The next meeting was set for September 18, with the agenda to include selection of the authority board, and the group also discussed gathering background information on applicants ahead of time. Janine was identified as the person handling public notice and application distribution. - A lengthy discussion focused on a proposed new FBO terminal, including how it would be financed and whether the county should participate. The board leaned toward having the FBO seek a bank-style underwriting review first, then bringing the proposal back for sponsor board consideration before any county commitment. - Members clarified that the terminal would be owned by the FBO on leased land, while the county/airport would retain control of the ground lease and related approvals. They also discussed safeguards if a leaseholder defaults, including the airport’s ability to enforce compliance or regain control of the leasehold. - Public/participant comments included questions about airport parties, garage sales, parking, utilities, TSA screening thresholds, and future commercial service. There was also discussion of a planned charging station for electric aircraft and possible future scheduled airline service, though members stressed the airport wants to proceed slowly and make sure each step is financially sound.