[BoulderCouncilHotline] Airport questions

From: Marquis, Tina <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, Apr 21, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Subject: [BoulderCouncilHotline] Airport questions
To: HOTLINE <[email protected]>


Dear Staff,


I am looking forward to our study session this week regarding the airport. I have some clarifying questions. 

1. The last two of the three questions council is being asked to provide feedback on could feel as if they are in conflict. If enough council members don’t feel that they have enough information to provide direction on whether or not to accept grants (Q2), will we provide direction (Q3) at a later time or would staff like direction this Thursday? 

2. The information I am looking for is whether there is a third option to commit to continue to operate the airport indefinitely but consider not taking federal grants in the near future. I believe that an over reliance on federal grants might not be in our community’s best interest at this time. I read that Longmont is pursuing a revenue and fees study and curious if there are alternative ways to fund our airport and provide little to no subsidy as described in Scenario 1. In addition, I am curious if there is an option to run the airport independently and create a better relationship with our airport users and broader community.

3. What are the current fees or other expenses that we charge airport users and how do they compare to other amenities in the city, like golf course fees and recreation center passes? I realize they are not apples to apples comparisons but would like to learn more. Also, are fees different if you are just touching down/visiting at our airport?

4. Is the Transportation Maintenance Fee revenue being considered to be used for the airport or roads accessing the airport?

Thank you in advance!

Tina Marquis

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