11/13/26 Aviation Advisory Board

The Lawrence Aviation Advisory Board held an information-only visioning workshop on November 13, 2026; no votes or formal actions were taken, and public comment was not accepted. Members discussed a draft airport vision focused on safety, modern infrastructure, economic growth, aviation-business recruitment, community visibility, and partnerships with the University of Kansas and local schools. They also reviewed draft airport logo and marketing concepts, favoring further consideration of a city-aligned design with an airplane and the tagline “Connecting community, elevating the future.” The branding concepts remain preliminary and are expected to return for discussion at a later meeting.

Procurement and capital planning discussion centered on the draft Airport Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and infrastructure priorities, including runway, taxiway, apron, and facility needs. Members discussed pursuing available federal and state funding, and staff noted that roughly 90% of airport funding currently comes from federal sources. The board plans to bring its proposed vision and priorities to a regular meeting for public comment and possible adoption. Follow-up items included providing airport lease-revenue trends and fuel-flowage information, and improving routine communication about airport activity and marketing opportunities. No contract awards, vendor selections, or spending approvals were identified.