December 18, 2023 – Flagler Executive Airport on Friday (December 15) celebrated the completion of 42 T-hangars – three buildings of 14 units – and the rehabilitation of Taxiway A. Both projects have been under construction for the past year.
“A big thank you goes to the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) for their continued support over the years,” said Flagler County Board of County Commissioners Chair Andy Dance. “Without it, we would not be able to accomplish what we have.”
The T-hangars and their associated taxi lanes were designed by Hoyle, Tanner, and Associates, who also provided the engineering and construction administration. The general contractor for the project was S.E. Cline Construction, which provided the site development. M.M. Development was the subcontractor that erected the metal buildings.
“Both the general contractor and the sub-contractor are locally owned businesses,” Dance said.
The cost of the project was $6.54 million, of which FDOT paid 90 percent. Flagler Executive Airport, an enterprise fund, covered the remaining 10 percent, or $654,413. The hangars are expected to generate $257,000 annually in new revenue for the airport’s investment, not including an anticipated increase in fuel sales.
The Taxiway A Rehabilitation project included its reconstruction from its west end to the west edge of the future terminal aircraft apron, as well as its reconstruction the east edge of the future terminal aircraft apron to Taxiway E. Additionally, the project included the rehabilitation of the Medium Intensity Taxiway Light (MITL) system and pavement markings.
GAI Consultants was the engineering firm that provided the design for this project. Hoyle, Tanner, and Associates was the engineering firm that provided the construction administration. Halifax Paving was the General Contractor for this project, and provided the reconstruction of the taxi lane. The subcontractor, 4C’s Trucking & Excavation, provided the installation of the drainage structures and pipes. Again, both the general contractor and subcontractor are locally owned businesses.
The cost for this project was $3.5 million. The FAA covered 90 percent of the cost and FDOT an additional 8 percent – leaving only 2 percent to be funded by the airport, or $71,627.
The Flagler Executive Airport is an enterprise fund and is not supported by ad valorem (property) taxes. The operation of the airport – including salaries, operating expenses, repairs, and major projects – are funded by internally generated revenues from sales of fuel, land leases, and hangar rental.
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