flight training and exploring new uses for airport acreage, including cargo operations and logistics development. “This is a pivotal time for us,” Garrelts reflects. “The decisions we make now will shape the airport for the next decade.” A PERSONAL PASSION FOR AVIATION For Garrelts, the work is more than professional—it’s personal. His enthusiasm for aviation combines a fascination with its technical complexities and an appreciation for its human impact. “Airports connect people. They connect families, businesses, and communities,” he says. “That’s what excites me about my role—knowing that what we’re building here at OGS makes a difference in people’s lives.” With passenger traffic surging, renovations nearing completion, and a vision for the future that integrates connectivity, economic development, and workforce growth, Ogdensburg International Airport is proving its value as a cornerstone of the North Country. 235 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 10 OGDENSBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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