Kenai Airport Commission recommends 2025 work plan and code amendment

The Kenai Airport Commission meeting on January 9, 2025, kicked off with the unanimous reappointment of Chair Peeking, setting a collaborative tone for the session. The commission swiftly moved through its agenda, approving the minutes from the previous meeting without objections.

A key highlight was the recommendation to approve the Airport Promotion 2025 work plan, which outlines strategic goals for the upcoming year. This plan aims to enhance airport operations and services, reflecting the commission's commitment to improving the local aviation landscape.

In a significant move, the commission discussed an amendment to the Kenai Municipal Code, allowing the airport to be designated as a principal permitted use in the airport light industrial zone. Planning Director Kevin provided insights into this administrative change, clarifying that it corrects a previous oversight from 2016 when the airport was not included as a principal use in this zone. This amendment is expected to streamline operations and eliminate unnecessary conditional use permits, ultimately benefiting airport management and efficiency.

The meeting concluded with a motion to recommend the approval of the Airport Commission's 2024 annual report for submission to the city council, ensuring transparency and accountability in the commission's activities.

Overall, the meeting underscored the commission's proactive approach to airport management and its dedication to fostering growth and development within the Kenai Peninsula Borough.