Business View Magazine | September 2020

160 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2020 Airtronics, which is focused on electrical services needed for avionics and aircraft radio systems; Birds Eye Aviation, a company that shoots aerial photography; and Lumanair Aviation Services; which services pilots in renewing their flying certifications. Caz R. Muske is the Assistant City Administrator for the City of Clintonville, and the current Airport Manager. She believes Clintonville’s history is an important asset that should be amplified in order to attract new tenants and more GA aircraft to the Airport. “I feel owning our historic identity is key in making visitors, existing businesses, and lessees understand the significance of our Airport,” she relates. “Reiterating our historic past and focusing on enhancing the relationships currently at the Airport will create more activity. Also, knowing we are the birthplace of an airline is a pretty powerful driver.” History aside, both McCord and Muske believe that Clintonville already has several distinct advantages over the surrounding small airports in their part of Wisconsin – one of which is some of the lowest fuel prices in the state. “The fuel system that we offer people is very high-end and modern,” McCord notes. “It’s credit card, with 24/7 access to individuals, and we offer both LL-100 and Jet-A fuel. Also, if a pilot has a problem at the Airport, maybe due to weather or a glitch in a computer system, we can accommodate them very quickly. We have a lounge that is available with both restrooms and showers 24/7 for pilots, and a courtesy car at no cost. So, we try to accommodate any guest that we have.” Regarding hangar space at the Airport, Muske says that there is no physical waiting list, but there is a demand, with calls often coming in to lease space. Historically, she recounts, the Airport has built its own hangars, and currently owns three, with one on the market for sale. “We haven’t built a new one in a very long time and have done minimal maintenance due to budget restraints. Although, this year we built Airport Manager, Caz R. Muske