Several projects are ongoing at the Starke County Airport.
Representative Charlie Weaver explained to the Starke County Council and Commissioners Monday night that the extension of the 1836 runway to 5,001 feet should be complete by the end of the month. The FAA provided funding of about $1.4 million to get that project done.
He noted that more jet traffic is utilizing the Starke County Airport.
In future projects, the Starke County Airport Authority Board members hope to update the runway lighting to LED and provide visual approach lights for aircraft which will be LED. Other ideas include the construction of a new corporate hangar and resurfacing the runway.
In addition, the board recently voted to levy overnight parking fees for aircraft.
The airport’s budget was up for a public hearing during Monday night’s council meeting. The proposed 2020 budget for the Starke County Airport Authority is $1,473,693. There were no comments offered. The budget is expected to be adopted on Sept. 30.
