Board of Aviation Commissioners meeting 6/24/2026

The City of Elkhart Board of Aviation Commissioners held a meeting on June 24, 2026, focusing primarily on airport operations, budget submissions, and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the ratification of new leases for T-hangars 35 and 77, approval of multiple FAA and state grant reimbursements totaling over $600,000 related to T-hangar projects and runway rehabilitation, and the approval of professional services invoices covered by these grants. The board also approved waiving ramp fees for a commemorative air power history tour, with a request for a future financial impact report. Additionally, the board discussed a potential donation to assist the Experimental Aircraft Association chapter with roof repairs on a leased building, considering available donation funds and possible grant opportunities. The 2027 aviation department budget was submitted with anticipated cuts, offset by new revenue from hangar leases and capital requests for terminal infrastructure improvements and vehicle replacements. All grant-related expenditures were noted as pending appropriation approval by the city common council.