# City Council Regular Session - Airport Vision Retreat 26 September 2026

The City of Longmont City Council held an Airport Vision Retreat, identified in the meeting title as September 26, 2026. The council discussed airport operations, financial sustainability, community and neighbor trust, and possible future amenities. It established a three-part priority sequence: first, a well-run airport with stronger staffing, systems, and financial sustainability; second, electrification and aviation innovation; and third, a modern, welcoming fixed-base operator (FBO), with community-serving amenities and economic development incorporated where feasible. A motion to make the FBO the third priority passed; the transcript does not provide a clear vote tally. No contract award or vendor selection was made. Staff said an update on the FBO procurement effort was expected in approximately one to two months.

The council also discussed funding and implementation constraints, including potential airport revenues, fees, and state or federal grants. Members asked staff to return with funding options and associated conditions or restrictions, and discussed developing a funding-options matrix. Governance alternatives—including an advisory-board model and a possible regional or independent airport entity—were considered, but no model was selected. Staff emphasized that implementation will depend on available funding and staff capacity. The council also noted that two members had not participated in the retreat and would need to be brought into the follow-up discussions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 30, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Regular Session - Airport Vision Retreat 26 September 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nJyTzhHHw4) - City of Longmont Colorado