On 6/11/2026, an airport customer reported a pothole in the taxiway serving their hangar to the Airport Commission. Other customers in that row reported the situation has been developing over the past 2 years. A survey of all East-T taxiways revealed that there are 8 or more other areas in a similar process of "development."
Loose gravel and sand can be sucked up by propellers, causing serious and expensive propeller damage. This could lead to a propeller's fatigue failure in flight and loss of the aircraft.
In a typical year, approximately $10 million is transferred from the Airport Fund to the General Fund because the City claims it is NOT NEEDED for airport operations and maintenance.
The justification for imposing landing fees was the need for funds to perform airport operations and maintenance. At last check, these fees put approximately $2,600 per month into the City's coffers.
Repair is needed NOW!
MONEY EXISTS TO FIX THESE PROBLEMS, BUT THE WILL TO DO SO IS LACKING.
A survey of the of the East Ts taxiway condition was done in mid-June and at least 8 other areas of damage were identified.