Oklahoma Aerospace and Aeronautics Commission Special Commission Meeting
The commission agenda included legislative updates for the upcoming session, discussion of the 2026 legislative agenda covering tax credits and space industry initiatives, and a review of airport construction grant program change orders. The commission also considered approvals for various state grants for airport infrastructure projects, such as hangar construction, taxiway realignment, and terminal improvements. Additionally, the meeting included a contract renewal for the MITRE Corporation, updates on aerospace education programs, and a review of upcoming events and sponsorship requests.
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Oklahoma Aerospace and Aeronautics Commission Meeting Agenda
The meeting agenda focuses on key items including the authorization of administrative rules for the Airport Construction Program and the Aerospace and Aviation Education Program. The Commission will review an amendment to the Airport Construction Grant Program regarding runway reconstruction at Enid Woodring Regional Airport. Additionally, the agenda covers amendments to the Five-Year Airport Construction Program for projects at Ada Regional and Kingfisher airports, and the consideration of numerous state aviation grants for airport improvements across multiple municipalities. The agenda also includes establishing the framework for the AERO Education Program and a comprehensive review of grant applications for various aerospace education initiatives, including summer camps, robotics competitions, workforce development programs, and the implementation of the AOPA 'You Can Fly' curriculum in various public schools.
Mar 11, 2026·Board meeting
Oklahoma Aerospace And Aeronautics Commission Meeting
The meeting agenda included compliance announcements for the Open Meeting Act, the call to order, and the approval of the minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting. Key discussions involved receiving a financial report and legislative/regulatory updates. A significant portion was dedicated to the Airport Construction Grant Program, including briefings and considerations for approving change orders for projects at Okemah Municipal Airport and Clinton-Sherman Airport (Burns Flat), and approving amendments for grants concerning Jet A fuel system installation at William R Pogue Airport (Sand Springs). The Commission considered approving amendments to the Five-Year Airport Construction Program (FY2026-2030) to add projects at Ardmore Municipal, Clinton-Sherman, and OKC Will Rogers International Airports. Further action was required to approve state grants for projects at OKC Will Rogers International and Tahlequah Municipal Airports, and a PREP Fund grant for Ardmore Municipal Airport. Authorization for contracts for pavement rehabilitation at Clinton Sherman Airport was also on the agenda. The Commission received a briefing on recommendations for the FY2027-2031 Airport Construction Program, requiring it to move into the public comment phase. Other items included considering an amendment for the Aircraft Engine Test Cell Grant in Bristow and approving a partnership with Tulsa Innovation Labs for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Infrastructure Investment Program. The agenda concluded with updates on education programs and a discussion and possible action regarding an executive session to discuss the resignation of the Director of Government Affairs, Industry Development and Communications.
