Business View Magazine | July 2019

93 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE JULY 2019 very business-friendly, here,” says Lee. “We work with all parties and try to accommodate them on the airfield.” On the aviation side, Lee reports that over the last several years, the Airport has had a number of improvements including a reconstruction overlay of its primary runway. “We also have completely redone the east ramp by our hangars and we’ve done a series of taxiway improvements over the last two years. We are in the process of developing a new general aviation terminal building and our secondary, crosswind runway is scheduled for reconstruction later this year or next year.” “Long term, our number one priority for 2021 is a new administration office, an upgrade of our Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting facility, and the new GA terminal building, which is going to be an $8-10 million facility,” Freitas adds. “We’re also talking with our congressman for support for federal funds to reconstruct our air traffic control tower. The terminal will be self-funded with airport enterprise funds, some capital reserves that we have, and/or FAA funding – probably a combination of all those, plus long-term financing. For the tower, we’re looking for federal funding.” Finally, Lee affirms that Buchanan Field is part of the larger community in Contra Costa County. “The Airport has to be a neighbor of the communities around us,” she states. “We have residents, literally, right across the street from us, so we also look at things we can do for the public. We have a tour program; we have a public viewing plaza, where the kids come; the Young Eagles are very active. We recognize that it’s not just us, alone. We are part of the community and we want to give back.” Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV, Board of Supervisors, Contra Costa County, offers kudos from the County perspective, saying, “We in Contra Costa County are very proud of Buchanan Field Airport and look forward to seeing the new innovations, partnerships, and economic development that will come from the Airport, and we applaud our dedicated airport staff for the work to make this a reality.” Concord Buchanan Field KCCR Executive Hangar Space Available Contact Scott Youngman for more information ConcoAviation@ConcoNow.com 925-864-1927 THE BUCHANAN F I ELD A I RPORT