jamestownairportsign001Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Regional Airport Authority has set long-range plans.

At its annual strategic planning session, goals discussed included more passenger capacity, better signage and airport support businesses.

Regional Airport Authority Chairman Jim Boyd will update the plan and present it to the authority at its March 18 meeting for approval or further revision.

Boyd says a goal he would like to see in the next two years is getting 10,000 passengers a year through Jamestown Regional Airport.

At that level the Federal Aviation Administration will give the airport an additional $1 million annually that can be used for any project the authority chooses.

Boyd adds that he would like the airport get a jetway boarding ramp providing an enclosed space for passengers to enter or exit a UnitedExpress/SkyWest flight into the terminal building, at an estimated cost of about, $500,000.

Jamestown Regional Airport Authority Vice Chairman, Jeff Wilhelm says the authority should also let SkyWest Airlines officials know that is a goal for the airport.

Wilhelm, says the authority and airport staff need to keep working with UnitedExpress/SkyWest officials to make certain that all parties involved with commercial air service to Jamestown are happy with the arrangement and getting the results they want.

Airport Manager, Sam Seafedt says on 13th Street Northeast a sign will be put up indicating the entrance to the airport.

Another summer project is to install signage pointing to where the airport’s long-term parking is, on the west side of the parking lot.

Other challenges this year, include locating individuals or businesses to lease the newly-built T-hangars, and, getting new fixed based operation services at the airport.