The Nacogdoches Airport Advisory Board reviewed a proposed ordinance on Oct. 27 that would charge aircraft owners a $500 annual permit and 20-cent-per-gallon fee to bring fuel purchased elsewhere onto A.L. Mangham Jr. Regional Airport property. The board requested revisions citing concerns about impact on small aircraft owners. The city has shelved its plan to add a fuel tank to sell unleaded avgas.
Mike NewCity's executive director of development and infrastructure
The facts
The Nacogdoches Airport Advisory Board reviewed the ordinance changes on Oct. 27.13Stated by 2 sources
The board requested revisions after members raised concerns about impact on individual aircraft owners.13Stated by 2 sources
Airport officials evaluated adding a third fuel storage tank to sell unleaded avgas.13Stated by 2 sources
Tank cost estimates ranged from approximately $230,000 to $270,000.13Stated by 2 sources
Airport Manager Eric Forester said the investment did not currently make financial sense.13Stated by 2 sources
The city has shelved the unleaded fuel project for now.13Stated by 2 sources
The airport currently offers 24-hour self-service 100LL and Jet A fueling.13Stated by 2 sources
Applicants would be required to carry at least $1 million in general liability insurance.13Stated by 2 sources
Who said what
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Airport Advisory Board member Did not want to overburden pilots with fees designed for larger operations.13
Mike New, city's executive director of development and infrastructure FAA requires airport to allow self-fueling even though it sells fuel exclusively.3
Where the sources disagree
Cost per gallon equivalent for owner bringing in 200 gallons annually $2.70 per gallon [1, 3]
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