Oklahoma Aerospace and Aeronautics Commission Meeting
The meeting addressed several key financial and administrative items, including a preview of the FY2027 budget and the approval of a new Deputy Spaceport Director position. The commission reviewed construction grant program change orders and approved a preliminary engineering contract for water system rehabilitation at the Infinity 1 Spaceport. Furthermore, the commission approved airport construction projects, specifically a new hangar development at Altus Quartz Mountain Regional Airport and a terminal building project at Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport.
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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.
