Long-term planning for the airport could include development of an airport industrial park with eventual annexation into the city, however infrastructure improvements would likely have to precede such development. Infrastructure improvements, such as sewer and water services, wouldn't be a cheap venture with nearly three miles of land between Ottawa and the airport. While federal funding could offset some expenses to establish an industrial park taxpayers would have to pay a large portion of the tab for other infrastructure improvements. Prioritizing infrastructure improvements can be a difficult process, but one taxpayers will soon have to face. Other airport expansion plans, including construction of a larger maintenance facility on five acres and an underground jet fuel storage facility, look promising on the surface.
Regular fuel is available at the airport.
The new fuel tank, if approved, would contain jet fuel. Currently, at least two airport customers have to go elsewhere to purchase jet fuel. If the fuel were available locally, more customers would undoubtedly use the Ottawa Airport, generating additional sales tax revenues, among other benefits. More airport traffic could attract other businesses, such as a restaurant or ancillary aircraft service providers, to the area. New airport businesses could help offset expansion expenses.