“The runway will be constructed entirely in concrete. Previously, it was asphalt. Concrete lasts longer and is more durable,” he adds Although currently under a winter shutdown, Marin expects construction to pick up in March or April. He relays that he anticipates that once construction resumes, the project will wrap up fairly quickly. Marin highlights that Dodge City Regional is fortunate to also lease to a Fixed Base Operator (FBO), Crotts Aviation Services, that provides full services for the airport and the aircraft that land at Dodge City Regional. He describes that passengers, flight crew, and airport staff benefit from such an FBO that works as a partner as the Dodge City Regional continues to make airport layout improvements. “Crotts Aviation Services provides fuel, they have mechanics on site, and are open every day from 6 a.m. to about 10 p.m. 86 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 13, ISSUE 02
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