investment that will improve lighting, mobility, and infrastructure. We don’t even have sidewalks today,” Venables notes. The enhancement plan includes advanced wayfinding systems and stormwater management solutions, promising both functional and aesthetic improvements to the airport’s public face. The Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act of 2021 has provided another significant boost to Meacham’s modernization efforts. The airport was selected as one of just 31 facilities nationwide to receive funding for a new air traffic control tower.“The new tower will rise to 119 feet,” Venables says. “It’s not only an improvement to the airport functionally, but it enhances air traffic management with better visibility across the entire airport.” Notably, Meacham will be the first general aviation airport to receive its tower under this program. The airport’s two Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) play crucial roles in its success. Modern Aviation, with its national presence, and Texas Jet, a premier independent operator known for winning industry awards, provide essential services to aircraft owners and operators. “They provide concierge services, fueling services, transportation outside the airport, catering, and more,” Venables explains. Both FBOs own facilities for transit and long-term aircraft storage, and excel at serving military aircraft that periodically visit the field.As Venables puts it,“When they’re successful, your airport is successful.” TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION The aviation industry’s pressing need for skilled professionals, from pilots to maintenance technicians, Airports are community partners, fueling economic potential and connecting businesses and travelers to opportunity and back to home. Garver is the trusted partner of commercial and general airports across the country because we’re invested in our communities and dedicated to helping the airports that support them grow and thrive. Connecting Communities GarverUSA.com 132 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 01
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