Airport Authority

Bowman County Airport Authority

Bowman County has a new, larger regional airport to support the state’s economic boom. The new facility has a 5,700-foot runway. The extra runway length will enable a wider variety of aircraft types to utilize the facility.

 

The updated Bowman Airport helps provide infrastructure needs of airports in western North Dakota and aids as an economic engine for the entire region.

Airport Authority Minutes

December 21, 2023

Members present:    Rod Schaaf, Brent Sanford, Terry Schaaf, Bob Morland & Ryan Evans

Members absent:     None

Others present:        Gary Brennan, Brosz Engineering

 

  1. President Rod Schaaf called the meeting to order.
  2. Minutes of the previous meeting (November 27, 2023) were reviewed. Brent moved to approve the minutes. Terry seconded the motion. Motion carried.
  3. Financial reports – Ryan moved to approve the financials. Terry seconded the motion. Motion carried.
  4. Brent Sanford and Rod Schaaf were reappointed by the County Commission to five-year terms.
  5. Rod reported on possible weather cameras. The state would cost share 50% of the cost.  Bob moved to proceed with the program.  Terry seconded the motion.  Motion carried.
  6. Gary Brennan, Brosz Engineering – Gary reported on the status of the hangar project.
    1. There was discussion regarding the heating system. It was decided that we would continue with the current system to give it a chance to work.  If a different thermostat is needed, it could be changed later.
    2. There was discussion regarding the backup generator and ceiling fans. Gary will obtain quotes for those items.
  7. The next meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2024.

 

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Airport Authority Meeting

Bowman County Airport Authority meets every fourth Monday at the Bowman County Regional Airport beginning at 7:00 PM. See the Meeting Calendar for upcoming meeting dates.

Airport Authority Membership

Rodney Schaaf Chairman
Bob Morland Secretary/Treasurer
Terry Schaaf Member
Dave Helland Member
Ryan Evans Member

Contact

CONTACT

EMAIL: auditor@bowmancountynd.gov

PHONE: (701) 523-3130

Bowman County Airport Authority
104 1st St NW, Suite 1
Bowman ND 58623

OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Thursday:
7:30am – 12:00pm MT
12:30pm – 4:30pm MT

Friday:
7:30am – 12:00pm MT
(Closed on Legal Holidays)