# Airport Commission Meeting of October 08, 2026

At the October 8, 2026, City of Iowa City Airport Commission meeting, members discussed a memorandum of understanding with the Save the Saber group for maintenance of the F-86 aircraft. The agreement’s language was settled and two of three signatures had been received; the commission discussed approving it, though the transcript does not clearly capture the final vote. Runway 12/30 work was reported substantially complete, with a pricing dispute remaining over failed patching and contractors’ closeout documentation still underway. Acceptance resolutions were anticipated at a later meeting. The commission also reviewed 30% design plans for a hangar project, comparing a six-hangar base design with a larger JetPod option; pricing for both alternatives is still being developed.

The proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2027, showed about $529,200 in revenue and $478,000 in expenses. The forecast includes roughly $50,000 in additional revenue associated with Jet Air and the new building, a possible loan for the hangar project, and about $150,000 in City support toward the local match. Tree removal was estimated at about $30,000, with replacement of failed HVAC equipment also under consideration. The commission discussed revised Jet Air lease terms, including use of the City’s insurance policy and Jet Air responsibility for its $100,000 deductible; the transcript does not clearly establish the final vote. A separate long-term lease for Terry Edmond’s hangar was not approved, with the property expected to revert to Terry, subject to review of the original ground-lease terms. The commission also discussed shifting strategic planning from FY28 to FY29.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 08, 2026

### Sources
- [Airport Commission Meeting of October 08, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKNJ-L8hkIU) - City of Iowa City