Ownership
Gaylord Regional Airport is owned and operated by the County of
Otsego. The Airport is licensed by the Michigan Aeronautics
Commission as a General Utility Airport. It is listed as a
tier one airport in all categories of the Michigan Airport System
Plan.
Airport Committee
An Airport Committee sets policy and, in
conjunction with the County Administrator, oversees the
administration of the Airport. The Airport Committee is
comprised of three County Commissioners who are appointed by the
Chairman of the County Board of Commissioners.
Airport Manager
The Airport Manager is a County employee and
reports to the County Administrator.
The Airport Manager is licensed by the State Aeronautics
Commission.
Funding
Approximately one tenth ($67,000) of the Airport's
operating budget is provided by the County general fund. The
balance is provided by aircraft fuel sales, land leases, hangar
rents, landing fees and other miscellaneous service charges.
Major improvements to the Airport, including
infrastructure and equipment, are funded through Federal and State
grants with the County providing approximately five percent of the
total costs.
Obligations
As a result of accepting these Federal grant
dollars, the County is obligated to maintain the Airport for a
period of twenty years from receipt of the grant.
Community Benefits
The latest Community Benefits Assessment provided
by the Michigan Department of Transportation indicates that the
Airport's total impact to the local economy is over four and
one-half million dollars annually.
