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McPherson County Building Renovation Progress Report, Project Update on Windom Tower, Proposal for Airport Fuel System Revision Project

Monday, July 14

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioner David O'Dell gave a report at Monday's Commission meeting on progress of the McPherson County Building renovations, which as of last week is 55 percent complete.O'Dell noted Fuqua Construction was able to re-use some of the existing... Read More.

Great Bend Council Advances Airport Grant Projects and Approves Kansas Region E Hazard Mitigation Plan

Tuesday, June 3

GREAT BEND, Kan. — A step towards the first of three grant funded projects at Great Bend Municipal Airport were approved by the Great Bend Council Monday. Last August the Council approved a master agreement and work order with Garver, the city's consultant on... Read More.

Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP) to Provide Funding for 47 Aviation Projects Across Kansas

Thursday, April 24

Governor Laura Kelly announced the allocation of $14.5 million for 47 aviation projects throughout Kansas as part of the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP). This program funds the planning, construction, and rehabilitation of public-use general aviation airports.Governor Kelly shared that the Kansas aerospace... Read More.

Iola City Council Approves Rezoning the Allen County Airport Industrial Property

Tuesday, April 15

Iola City Council Meeting 4/14 Highlights IOLA, Kan. — The Iola City Council Monday approved rezoning of the Allen County Airport Industrial property at 1600 and Minnesota Road and a plat for the site which was recently annexed into the city. When it approved the... Read More.

Sens. Moran, Duckworth Call on FAA to Continue Restricting Non-Essential Helicopter Operations Near Ronald Reagan National Airport

Thursday, February 6

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) – the chair and ranking member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation – called on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue the restrictions placed on non-essential helicopter... Read More.

Lyons City Council Tables Action on Proposed Ordinance, Approve Two Agreements Related to Hangar Project at Lyons-Rice County Airport

Tuesday, November 5

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council has tabled action on a proposed ordinance related to non-conforming uses to allow the Lyons Planning Commission to review and discuss it at their November 14th meeting. The ordinance, drafted by City Counselor Patrick Hoffman... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $1.9M Investment for Airport Infrastructure

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Friday that four Kansas communities have secured more than $1.9 million in infrastructure funding to improve local airports.The communities secured more than $1.7 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding... Read More.

One Dead, One Injured in Electrocution at Great Bend Airport

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — One person is dead and another seriously injured after a bucket on an aerial boom came in contact with high-voltage power lines at Great Bend Municipal Airport Tuesday morning.The Barton County Sheriff's office, which is in charge of... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Police Department Purchase of Handheld Narcotics Analyzer, Agree to $19K Toward Local Match on McPherson Airport Projects

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Bids from three companies for rehabilitation of houses at 1115 South Chestnut and 1208 South Walnut were opened during Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting. These projects are funded through a Community Development Block Grant.S&A Construction of Topeka had the... Read More.

Public Notice for Airport Projects

Wednesday, April 17

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson, KS as sponsor for the Hutchinson Regional Airport hereby announces its proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2024 Triennial DBE Goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) airport construction projects as indicated below: Fiscal Year 2022: N/A –... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Welcomes Alek Stang as New Airport Director

Wednesday, February 7

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson is thrilled to announce the selection of Alek Stang as the new Airport Director for Hutchinson Regional Airport. With a diverse background in aviation and a proven record of leadership, Mr. Stang brings... Read More.

B-29 Doc Adds Great Bend Airport Airfest to 2024 Schedule

Tuesday, January 30

By Doc's Friends WICHITA and GREAT BEND, Kan. – The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour will land in Great Bend where Doc will be one of the featured performers at the 2024 Great Bend Airport Airfest, Sept. 20-22. The tour stop will include B-29... Read More.