Gateway Airport Landing Fee Increase
Summary
Pilots packed the chamber to oppose a 25% landing fee hike and the Vector camera contract, arguing the airport is losing money on collections and could collect fees through fixed-base operators instead. The commission approved both but promised a workshop before January.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
The fee increase supports the airport's roughly $735,000 match on federal grants, including $500,000 for the air traffic control tower.
The airport fund and its capital projects benefit from the stable revenue stream.
Small-aircraft pilots and flight schools face higher landing costs and say lighter general aviation traffic is already dropping off.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission - Oct 6, 2026
Pilots packed the chamber to oppose a 25% landing fee hike and the Vector camera contract, arguing the airport is losing money on collections and could collect fees through fixed-base operators instead. The commission approved both but promised a workshop before January.
City Commission - Sep 22, 2026
A plan to raise landing fees from $3.00 to $3.75 per thousand pounds and amend the Vector camera-billing contract failed 2-2 after pilots argued the fees are driving light aviation away and a 2025 pilot alternative would raise more revenue while exempting light aircraft. A meeting between pilots, airport staff and the city attorney will happen within two weeks, then the item returns.
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