However, EDA is responsible for obtaining grants and ensuring by inspection that this airport complies with all FAA, state and environmental rules and regulations. Findings 1.At present, there is no detailed accounting system for each individual airport to determine which are self-supporting. 2.French Valley is a new, modern facility. At present, the terminal building is approximately 75 percent vacant. This vacancy is a continued expense to the county.
Significant improvements are in progress.
3.Thermal Airport was renamed Desert Resorts Regional Airport in October 1998. It is not in an area generally associated with desert resorts. It does have a well maintained Fixed Base Operator. This is a magnet to attract additional business. The airport drainage system is antiquated and needs to be updated.