Airport Advisory Commission Meeting

The City of Hollister Airport Advisory Commission held a meeting on May 14, 2026, focusing primarily on presentations and discussions related to the economic impact of the Hollister Municipal Airport and ongoing and proposed projects affecting the airport. A detailed economic impact study conducted by Kimley-Horn was presented, highlighting the airport's significant contribution to local employment, payroll, and regional economic output, including the value of based aircraft and the influence on nearby real estate. The commission also reviewed a solar energy project proposed by Longroad Energy, discussing its layout, environmental considerations, and potential impacts on airport operations and future instrument landing systems. Additionally, the commission approved a concept for airport use agreements related to NASA Ames research projects involving sensor installations to support advanced air mobility technologies. The airport director provided updates on ongoing FAA grant projects, budget improvements showing a positive cash balance trend, and new partnerships with companies like Joby Aviation and Wing for emerging aviation technologies. No formal votes on contracts or budget allocations were detailed beyond the approval of the airport use agreement concept for sensor installations.