Business View Magazine | Volume 8, Issue 6

200 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 8, ISSUE 6 20 acres,” says Vinton. “It can range from warehousing to small mom-and-pop shops.” With any airport, there is a constant need to upgrade and maintain. As new hangars are constructed, the management team has to coordinate with multiple city departments to ensure the installation of water, sewer, and other utilities needed. An additional project happening at Gainesville Municipal Airport is the renovation of the terminal. Vinton explains, “Most terminals have floor-to-ceiling glass panels that face out over the tarmac. It was decided that modernizing the terminal to a relaxed aesthetic was a better fit to reflect the image that the City of Gainesville wants to portray, as the airport continues to grow exponentially. Pilots spend a lot of time in direct sunlight and desire a calming resting area to unwind and prepare for the next flight.” The ongoing terminal improvements include a new kitchen, new automatic sliding glass