The Carson City Airport

end up with a 7,000-ft. runway,” he notes. “We’re currently classified as a B-II airport. We have Gulfstream and Global Express and Dassault Falcon aircraft, we have Citations and Challengers - that sort of thing operating in and out of this field, successfully. But an additional thousand feet would give greater range for aircraft. We have the land available in this Airport to allow companies to operate their fleet in covering the west coast, easily, from here, But, right now, a lot of those folks can only carry enough fuel and passengers to get as far east as, maybe, Oklahoma City, and it’s generally a one-stop to the east coast. But once we get those infrastructure improvements, we should be able to access the east coast from Carson City without an intermediate fuel stop. So, whether we get to a Class C or not, that would be our vision - allowing routine operations by larger aircraft. It would probably remain 6,100 for landing, but 7,000 for departure. And of course, upgrading the approach landing system; we think that’s a real game-changer for the Airport and the community.” Regarding the Carson City community, while the CCA caters assiduously to its current and future business operations, it is also a concerned local citizen. Every year in June, the Airport hosts an Open House and Fly-in, with this year’s proceeds going to benefit the Eagle Valley Children’s Home. The day begins with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association chapter benefiting the Young Eagles Program, which engages children with aviation by providing their first free airplane ride. “This has been an annual event for decades; the real purpose is to bring the community out to the Airport,” says Moen. “A lot of times, the community can feel separate from this type of airport because they don’t have a plane, and they may not feel they have a reason to be there. Frankly, aviation is something a segment of the population doesn’t get to experience, and I think it’s critical to capture the interest of the younger generations starting when they’re kids.” State Capital access, community engagement, and business opportunities – that’s the Carson City Airport’s prescription for success. PREFERRED VENDOR n Armstrong www.armstrongconsultants.com