The Port of Hood River has selected contractor Precision Approach Engineering for its Airport Engineering Master contract.

Greg Hagbery has taken on the role of staff liaison to the Airport Advisory Committee and newly elected Commissioner Heather Gehring is now the Port Board representative on the committee.

A purchase contract with Mascott Engineering was finalized last summer for the purchase and installation of a new AV Gas Tank that will feature a self-serve card reader payment system.

The Commission held a special work session focused on the Airport Fixed Base Operator contract and Through The Fence Agreements on July 19. The meeting featured a presentation by UAS Consulting, Inc.’s Mike Davis who presented a report on his 2021 Strategic Recommendations project for the Airport.

Port Facilities crew completed the installation of a new irrigation system covering about 25,000 square feet near the north T-Hangar block in August, work required to preserve irrigation rights.

Consulting architect Aron Faegre continues his work on plans and specifications for the potential new commercial hangar development. Mr. Faegre was successful in obtaining a grant from Energy Trust of Oregon to evaluate the potential for roof-mounted solar panels on the building.