Jennifer K. Eckman

The meeting encompassed updates on ongoing construction projects, including the GA Access Road reconstruction, wildlife hazard mitigation, runway and taxiway rehabilitation, and Southside infrastructure development. Discussion points included recycling policy changes, updates on snow removal operations, and the commemoration of the terminal's tenth anniversary. Additionally, the assembly reviewed administrative items such as the Military Welcome Center ribbon cutting, upcoming industry conferences, CCTV footage request procedures, and mandatory compliance reminders regarding facility access, delivery hours, employee parking permits, and security badging protocols.

The meeting covered several operational updates and new items. Old business included the start of badge renewals for Emergency Response and City personnel, construction updates indicating the GA Access Road Reconstruction postponement until Spring 2026, finalization of the wildlife hazard project this year, and design progress for the Runway 8/26 rehab. Discussions also addressed recycling procedures, emphasizing no plastic bags are allowed and the need to contact Facilities for receptacle access. New items included status updates on Snow Removal, rental car lot LED lights, southside infrastructure, "Make a Wish" flights in January, the FLY ND Conference, and the review of Public Safety Training Survey Results. Administrative procedures were reinforced regarding CCTV Footage guidelines, Employee Parking Permit applications, and badge signatory responsibilities (returning badges within 5 business days). Reminders focused on badge challenging, securing doors, contact procedures for after-hours issues, and proper utilization of the Work Order request form and delivery hours.

The Minot International Airport Master Plan's Aviation Forecasts chapter analyzes current and future airport activity over a 20-year period to determine future facility needs. It provides detailed forecasts for commercial aviation (passenger airlines, air cargo, air taxi), based aircraft, and general aviation operations, considering economic factors and industry trends. The plan aims to guide development based on projected growth and activity levels through 2034.

The Minot International Airport Master Plan serves as a comprehensive guide for future development, evaluating various alternatives across critical functional areas. Key focus areas include airfield infrastructure (runways, taxiways), passenger terminal improvements (e.g., QTA, parking), general aviation facilities, landside development, and essential support facilities (e.g., ARFF, SRE). The plan aims to provide an airport facility that effectively meets the community's vision and needs, remains flexible to industry changes, and ensures enhanced operational performance and safety over a multi-decade planning horizon.

This document is an appendix to the Minot International Airport Master Plan, detailing the comprehensive Alternatives Analysis. The analysis involved evaluating various airfield configurations and development options across different airport regions (Airfield, East, South, Terminal, West, North). Key focus areas included addressing geometry and configuration issues for Taxiway B and Runway 8, ensuring compliance with FAA design standards, and enhancing airport safety and operational efficiency. The intended outcome is to optimize airport usability through a systematically evaluated preferred alternative.