Regional medical facilities have put flying doctors into the smaller medical markets on a scheduled service time frame. This increases the need for improved airport access to these smaller communities. Like roads, the Commission has to continue to evaluate the repair, maintenance and improvement of the airport system to continue to serve the community's needs. Air service to the state, the type, size and frequency are all things that affect the state's airline service. The Commission works closely with the communities on air service to insure that we receive quality service not only for our state but for those who want to do business with our state.
Federal funding is always a critical issue.
The changes in the way the federal government does business will affect the airports on funding. The larger air carrier types have many income sources to base plans upon. The smaller general aviation and commercial service airports do not have this luxury per say. Thus, a severe reduction in the participation on the federal part could affect the planning of our smaller community's efforts to provide adequate access for their business endeavors. Commissioners Robert J. Miller Chairman Casselton Presently a Captain with Northwest Airlines .