The March 17, 2026 Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission Meeting packet includes the meeting agenda, February meeting minutes, consent agenda items, financial reports, executive leadership updates, departmental reports, and operational statistics for Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport.<\/p>\n
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Consent Agenda Items<\/strong> Purchase of two cab front mowers and accessories for Facilities operations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Purchase of a utility tractor and rotary cutter to replace aging equipment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Contract negotiation with Aerosimple, LLC<\/strong> for an integrated airport operations software platform supporting Safety Management System (SMS), work orders, and Part 139\/1542 compliance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Engineering services with Garver, LLC<\/strong> for the reconstruction of Taxiway Foxtrot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Construction contract amendment for the East Side Replacement Parking and Expansion Project<\/strong>, totaling approximately $24.99 million<\/strong>, which will add 2,186 parking spaces<\/strong> including premium covered parking options.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Operating revenues totaled approximately $3.6 million<\/strong>, about 5% higher than February 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Operating expenses totaled approximately $2.36 million<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Year-to-date operating revenues were $7.34 million<\/strong>, reflecting modest growth over the prior year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n The airport\u2019s total net position was approximately $518 million<\/strong> as of February 28, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Leadership updates:<\/strong> David Tipton was formally named Deputy Executive Director, and Laura Long is serving as Interim Director of Finance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Community engagement:<\/strong> The airport sponsored Mile 6 of the Little Rock Marathon and hosted internal staff events such as the annual Chili Cookoff.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Air service developments:<\/strong><\/p>\n Southwest launched twice-daily nonstop service to Nashville (BNA)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Frontier added additional nonstop Orlando service<\/strong> in March with Southwest seasonal summer service beginning in June.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Passenger traffic:<\/strong> February passenger volume reached 153,016<\/strong>, a 5.72% increase year-over-year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The FAA conducted the annual Part 139 Airport Certification Inspection<\/strong>, reviewing 151 regulatory items; only two minor documentation discrepancies<\/strong> were identified.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Airfield maintenance, mowing preparations, and terminal maintenance projects continue as part of routine operations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Major projects underway or planned include:<\/p>\n Taxiway Foxtrot Reconstruction<\/strong> (planning\/design phase).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Airport Master Plan update<\/strong> and terminal development planning.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Central Utility Plant construction<\/strong> and associated infrastructure work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Terminal upgrades<\/strong>, including lighting, seating, security systems, and technology improvements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Parking and roadway improvements<\/strong>, including development of new public and employee parking areas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Total passengers for February 2026: 153,016<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Year-to-date passengers: 297,502<\/strong>, slightly below 2025 levels.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Market share leader: American Airlines (~35%)<\/strong>, followed by Delta and Southwest.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" March 17, 2026 \u2013 Airport Commission Meeting Packet Summary The March 17, 2026 Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission Meeting packet includes the meeting agenda, February meeting minutes, consent agenda items, financial reports, executive leadership updates, departmental reports, and operational statistics for Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport. Key Topics and Actions 1. 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\nThe Commission will consider several operational and capital items, including:<\/p>\n\n
Financial Overview (February 2026)<\/h3>\n
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Executive Director\u2019s Report Highlights<\/h3>\n
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Facilities and Operations<\/h3>\n
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Capital Development and Infrastructure<\/h3>\n
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Passenger and Market Statistics<\/h3>\n
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