Columbia Airport Enterprise
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Division Overview
The Airports Division provides infrastructure maintenance at the Counties airports to provide a safe and efficient airport environment to the flying public. In addition, the Airports Division provides pilots lounge and terminal services, as well as maintains contracts and leasing for airport users.
Allocated Positions by Year
Adopted Budget By Year
* Each department is part of a "Fund". Many times, a department or even a fund may show greater expense then revenues for the current fiscal year. This does not account for money that was not spent in prior years, also known as "beginning fund balance". To see beginning fund balances for each fund click here. When creating the annual budget Counties are required by law to adopt a balanced budget, meaning the total expense cannot exceed the sum of revenue plus beginning fund balances.
Recent Departmental Accomplishments
- Acceptance of Federal CARES Act grants.
- Finalizing and closing out the taxi lane reconstruction and Rehabilitation Construction project which replaced over 200,000 square feet of airport pavement as well as enhanced drainage structures.
- Approved and Accepted the Columbia Airports Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan with the County Board of Supervisors and FAA
Top Departmental Concerns
- Continued Infrastructure Improvement Funding
- Addressing airport needs with limited staff
- Adding revenue generating facilities
Looking Forward- Planning Goals
- Continued acquisition of funding for airport improvements
- Addressing issues associated to Runway 11/29 (Columbia)
- Fully reopening Columbia Airport due to Covid-19 (Camping and Meeting Facilities remain closed)
- Pursuing revenue generating opportunities