We're so excited to say that the Runway 13/31 reconstruction is COMPLETE! Hopefully you've been able to do some flying and experience a smooth landing.

Additionally, the PAPIs and PCL are functioning, the ILS is back on, and the run-up area for Runway 13 has been striped.

LEAD-IN LINES

Concerns regarding the condition of pavement on the ramp and taxiways were addressed during the June Airport Advisory Board meeting. Since then, Airport Management has met with TxDOT multiple times and is exploring funding options for major repairs.


In the meantime, color coded lead-in lines have been added to the ramp to assist aircraft coming off of taxiways Alpha and Charlie. These lines are advisory and are meant to direct traffic to areas where pavement repairs have or will occur.

Over the next several months, concrete patches and repairs will continue on Taxiways Alpha and Charlie. Additionally, Airport Management has contracted with a local company to sweep the ramp, taxiways, and runways as often as needed - up to weekly.

AIRPORT-WIDE RESTRIPING

In addition to the lead-in lines, all taxiway centerlines were restriped and all runway numbers were repainted.

Most noticeably, enhanced taxiway markings were added on Charlie and Delta to reduce confusion when taxiing toward the intersection of Runways 8/26 and 13/31.

Up next is restriping of runway centerlines, runway lead-in lines, and all hold bars. We're securing quotes and will let you know as soon as we anticipate work to start.

CITY WATERLINE INSTALLATION & SECURITY GATES

The installation of the 12" waterline along Airport Drive is scheduled for completion around the beginning of November. As a reminder, this waterline will connect with Gary Job Corp increasing water pressure along with capacity!

The gate installation is finished but they will not be utilized until the waterline project is complete. Additional information regarding gate codes and procedures will be provided in short order.

A FAA/TxDOT grant for engineering associated with a box hangar on the KDA was approved at the end of August by TxDOT Transportation Commission. Selection for the engineering firm is currently underway.

In the meantime, the City has hired RPS Klotz Engineering to perform a feasibility study. The report will include alternative analysis, cost estimating, schedule planning, and regulatory requirements.

In an effort to reduce power outages and interruptions to the airport, beginning in October PEC will install a loop along Highway 21 as a backup feed for the airport. This should mean fewer surges and interruptions for all our tenants!

Existing tenants should have received a letter in the mail from us introducing our new property management software system - AppFolio.

This software will help us stay organized on the back-end and will make paying rent easier than ever.

Our tenants will soon be able to make payments online! Payments are secure, fast, convenient, and flexible. Pay with a credit card, eCheck, or electronic cash payment at 7-Eleven or Cash Express. AppFolio charges a small convenience fee on credit card payments but eCheck payments are 100% FREE!

Be on the lookout for an email invitation to setup and access your unique tenant portal soon! In the meantime, if you have any questions, please send us an email or call (512) 216-6039.

We've received positive feedback regarding the new format and location for the Airport Advisory Board. If you haven't had a chance to make one of the meetings, mark your calendar for December 12 at 10:00 at the Airport Management offices! Light refreshments will be provided.

I n an effort to be as fair and transparent as possible, we're trying out a new process for box hangars that come available for lease - Requests for Proposals (RFP). Our first foray into the RFP process for hangar rental occurred in May of this year for 1815 Airport Drive (pictured above).