Airport Commission 06-16-2026

The Barnstable Airport Commission held a meeting on June 16, 2026, focusing on several procurement and contract matters related to Cape Cod Gateway Airport. Key procurement actions included approval of contract amendments and renewals such as the VIOC contract amendment for $15,947 and the CGL security service agreement renewal for $18,761, both reflecting modest year-over-year increases. The commission also approved a 20-year supplemental FAA real estate lease agreement and a reimbursable maintenance agreement for FAA communications equipment valued at approximately $86,826 over five years. Additionally, the commission approved addendums to car rental leases to utilize additional parking spaces at $74 per space. Several items, including the purchase of EV charging stations and firefighting phone expenditures, were tabled pending further information. The meeting also addressed infrastructure projects, including terminal hard stand completion and parking lot improvements, and discussed community concerns about aircraft noise and low-altitude flights. The commission emphasized ongoing efforts to improve noise mitigation and community outreach, including hiring a noise specialist. Finally, the commission conducted annual elections for officers and subcommittee appointments and highlighted the growth of the airport's internship program and strategic planning efforts.