Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Apr 4, 2013) — Jamestown Regional Airport Manager, Matthew Leitner has invited those interested to an April 10, 2013 meeting to discuss anticipated large-scale growth at the airport.

On Thursday’s (Apr 4, 2013) Wayne Byers Show, on CSi Cable 2, Leitner said the invitation is directed to “Fellow aviators, aircraft owners, future aircraft owners, future aviators, and airport aficionados.”

Leitner said Jamestown Regional Airport Authority is eagerly anticipating large-scale growth, with respect to general aviation operations at the regional airport.

He added, the Regional Airport Authority is aggressively pursuing the construction of t-hangars.

Those interested in finding out more about the plan is invited to a planning session at Jamestown Regional Airport’s, administrative office, on April 10th at 6-p.m.

Food and beverages will be served.

Any preliminary questions can be directed to Matt Leitner at Jamestown Regional Airport, at 701-252-6466, or E-Mail jmsairport@daket.com or fax 701-252-2919.

With Jamestown boardings, Leitner said in March this year boarding increased to 227, up from 184 in February this year.

He added that the timeliness factor of Great Lakes Airline flights has improved.

He pointed out for more information including the current flight schedule on line visit www.flyjamestown.net or www.flygreatlakes.com

Leitner pointed out that a federal grant will allow Jamestown Regional Airport to install a new rotating beacon, new gates, and other aviation related improvements.

He said the Jamestown Regional Airport Authority, has been working in cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration, and the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, on the grants and improvements.