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Airport 2027 budgets

The airport's capital and operating budgets passed with Arkansas covering about $211,600 of capital deficits and $455,952 of operating deficits. Directors asked when the airport might stop needing a city subsidy — staff pointed to the MRO project bringing roughly 150 jobs by decade's end.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026

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Pumper firetruck financing

The airport is replacing a fire truck that's more than 20 years old and constantly needing repairs, plus outdated rescue tools and saws. The whole $1.1 million tab is covered by FAA and state grants — the city pays nothing.

3 mentionsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026