private sector,” Farmer explains. “That’s worked out very well.” The combination of volunteer leadership and professional management creates a lean operational structure focused on practical outcomes. “Our goal is to grow and to expand on what is there,” Farmer adds. “We have a very nice facility to work with, a nice foundation.” RECENT UPGRADES AND INFRASTRUCTURE ROADMAP While many regional airports struggle with deferred maintenance and capital shortfalls, Sandusky County Regional Airport operates from a position of relative strength. The facility recently completed significant infrastructure improvements, positioning it ahead of many competing airports that face mounting repair backlogs.“We just had our apron redone about two years ago,” Farmer says. The $1.6 million federal investment in Apron A reconstruction, supplemented by Ohio Department of Transportation funding, addressed a critical component of the airport’s ground infrastructure. The board works with a consulting company to 235 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 11 SANDUSKY COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT
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