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A couple years ago my city bought a privately-owned airport (City of
Wichita Falls TX, Kickapoo Airport T47) amid lots of political controversy that the city would be "subsidizing rich people's toys". But the airport has been profitable for the city, not only paying *all* its operating expenses, but also the past year's budget reports show the airport funneling about $77K profit back into the city's general funds. Surely Iowa City's airport, if managed wisely, ought to be able to support itself as well. I would be interested to see a financial statement for that airport. How are they doing it? Other than airports with commercial airline (either passenger or freight) operations, I've never seen one that makes a "profit" yet. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" "Checkerbird" wrote in message ... |
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