Business View Magazine | Volume 8, Issue 9

181 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 8, ISSUE 9 where they can see where smaller aircraft are fueled and other corporate pilot activities take place. “If we can help spark interest in aviation, that’s great,” says Galetka. “But with Southern Utah University based at the airport, they do a lot of programs with the youth and community to promote aviation, and we know they’re doing a great job.” The university also gets involved in organizing flyovers before the high school football games. The airport has a very close professional relationship with the Cedar City Tourism Bureau (CCTB), run by Maria Twitchell. The CCTB was responsible for sourcing grants for the main terminal upgrades, as well as assisting other departments such as parks and events. Galetka notes, “Last year the Bureau awarded us funding to replace couches, carpets, and chairs in the terminal. They even donated fantastic local art, as well as new electronic displays.” This funding was also utilized to erect new signage at the front of the airport. Moving forward, Cedar City Regional Airport will be proposing to expand their terminal to accommodate the growing demand from tourists drawn to the natural attractions in the region. This includes expanding waiting areas on the other side of TSA checkpoints with adequate space for social distancing. If approved the renovation will also help attract new airline services to the airport. Looking to the future, there’s an active move by the airport team towards helping people from far and wide to discover South Utah’s Best Kept Secret – Cedar City. CEDAR C I TY REGIONAL A I RPORT