March 16, 2016
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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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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