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Equipment suggested

Aviation board will consider buy new AWOS

Airport manager Hal Tavzel told Portland Board of Aviation members during their meeting Wednesday that he feels they should consider installing a new automated weather observing system (AWOS).

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Board approves project plan

FAA contribution on grants will increase to 95% of total

Portland Board of Aviation approved its five-year capital improvement plan Wednesday and learned from its engineer that a change in federal funding levels will reduce the local financial commitment.

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Interest expressed in new hangar

Celina, Ohio, business owner says he'd like to build at Portland airport

Tim Homan of Lakefield CNC visited Portland Board of Aviation on Wednesday to share his desire to construct a new hangar at the facility.

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Funding is in; box to be upgraded

Construction of apron expansion set for 2025

The airport has received its funding for a planned improvement project. It will also purchase new equipment in order to ensure night-time operations.

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Fly-in, Young Eagles are on schedule

Airport offering various flight opportunities

It’s time to fly. Portland Municipal Airport is offering several opportunities to get a bird’s eye view of the community in the coming weeks.

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Apron project moves forward

Board agrees to accept grants if approved by FAA

Portland Board of Aviation on Wednesday approved accepting a Federal Aviation Administration grant if the airport is approved for funding to expand its apron.

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Project moves forward

Board OKs grant application with lowest bidder

Portland Board of Aviation on Wednesday granted permission to move forward with a Federal Aviation Administration grant application pending review of bids that will be opened Monday.

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Bidding set for next week

Airport to start process on apron expansion

Jason Clearwaters of engineering firm Butler, Fairman & Seufert on Wednesday told Portland Board of Aviation that plans are to advertise for bids next week for the Portland Municipal Airport apron expansion project.

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Board OKs agreement

Deal indemnifies airport, city from claims via lawsuit

Portland Board of Aviation on Wednesday approved an indemnity agreement with HIS Constructors that puts the company on the hook for any penalties that may stem from the suit.

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Hangar complete

Sonrise now typically has three planes in new structure

Portland Board of Aviation learned during a brief meeting Wednesday that construction of a new Sonrise Aviation hangar at the east end of Portland Municipal Airport is complete.

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Apron plans confirmed

Aviation board to send letter to FAA indicating intent for project

Portland Board of Aviation on Wednesday approved sending a letter of intent to the Federal Aviation Administration to use federal funding for an apron expansion project at Portland Municipal Airport.

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Plan reviewed

Document lays out five-year capital improvement schedule

Jason Clearwaters of engineering firm Butler, Fairman & Seufert gave a brief overview of the plan during the board’s meeting Wednesday, with few changes from previous versions.

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No changes planned for CIP

Aviation board outlook calls for apron expansion, new pavement

Portland Board of Aviation isn’t looking at any major changes to its plans for capital improvements at Portland Municipal Airport.

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