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Airport Manager Nick King told the Board of Aviation Commissioners Wednesday he is currently working with two individuals who are looking at building sizable hangars at the Warsaw Municipal Airport.
“We’re not at the point for public discussion yet,” he said, as he is still finding out details. He noted potentially a large apron on the north side of the airport could be built, which would serve two purposes, including supporting one of the two hangars.
One of the hangars is looking to be 80 feet by 110 or 120 feet on the north end of the airport. There would be a pad that would help facilitate the crop dusters in the summer months.
King is working with another individual who is looking to build a 60 or 70 by 80 hangar in the same area “and they’re looking to make some serious investments” and potentially starting some businesses, he said.
The airport is staying within the confines of what they’re allowed to do, as well as be creative in trying to get the hangars built as the people are looking to finance part of the projects.
“We’re just trying to help protect the airport, but also protect their interests,” he said.
King said he is working with city attorney Scott Reust on some aspects of the projects. King said he may bring more information to the board in a couple months.
Earlier in the meeting, CHA Consulting Project Engineer Mary Kerstein told the board about the runway 27 obstruction mitigation project, saying all the documentation was submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration. CHA has not heard back from the FAA about any closeout items in regards to the grant, which was about $7 million.
The board also approved several invoices and pay applications regarding some of the runway and taxiway projects at the airport.
On the runway 9-27 rehabilitation, the final paint markings have been completed.
For the corporate taxilane E-1 rehabilitation/reconstruction project, the board approved a CHA invoice for $3,5361.10. King said the money to be used is from an Indiana Department of Transportation grant they received. The board also approved a pay application from Phend & Brown for $69,334.08.
For the taxiway B rehabilitation project, the board approved a CHA invoice for $10,945.95.
For the corporate taxilane E-1 rehabilitation/reconstruction project, the board approved a CHA invoice for $3,536.10. They also approved a Phend & Brown pay application for $69,334.08.
For the taxiway B rehabilitation project, the board approved a CHA invoice of $10,945.95.
In other business, the board:
• Approved extending CHA’s contract for one more year. King said CHA’s contract had already been extended a year, but it did not have an end date. The FFA recommended the board put out bids for contracts.
Board member Steven Smiley said he didn’t think it made sense to bring in someone new at this point as CHA was already handling a couple projects at the airport.
• Approved to put out a request for quotes for new fuel providers.
King said the airport used to have good support with World Fuel Systems, but times have changed.
• Approved having their monthly meetings in 2026 on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:15 p.m.
