A marketing offer for three months free hangar rental quickly helped fill 25 empty spaces. The updated master plan completed by Coffman Associates, Inc., was approved by the city in 1997. Top on the agenda for 2001 is getting the word out. In particular, Sabatello says there is potential in the Los Angeles market some 60 miles to the west due to congestion and increasing difficulties with neighbors at various airports. Ideal prospects, says Sabatello, are the corporation looking to relocate or expand, particularly as a based customer, and aviation service businesses.
Property is available for development.
An Executive Summary of the new master plan has been created, as have various other brochures related to airport benefits. A coordinated economic development program has the airport, local development agency, and the Chamber of Commerce working jointly to attract business.