On September 21, 2021, City Council adopted the Airport Layout Plan with Narrative Report, which identifies important Capital Improvement Projects at the airport through 2040.  Two projects highlighted within the plan are the extension of Taxilane Charlie and the consideration for constructing a new passenger terminal building in 2025. 

Prior to initiating the design, engineering, and construction of these projects, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires the airport to conduct environmental studies of both locations.  Provided the ground at both locations have already been disturbed by previous capital improvements, it's anticipated the airport will receive approval through a documented category exclusion as outlined within the FAA's Environmental Orders (FAA Order 1050.1F and FAA Order 5050.4B).  Upon acceptance by the FAA these project will require no further environmental review and allow the airport to proceed to initial design and engineering.  

The tasks assigned to JUB Engineering will include review of baseline resource data, biological evaluation, water resource management, cultural resource survey and prepare a final environmental document to be presented to the Federal Aviation Administration.  Total contract amount is $35,410, which the FAA will provide 90% of the funding administered through a grant during FY 2022.  The remaining 10% will be derived from the Passenger Facility Charge program.