At a recent Town of Mammoth Lakes Council meeting, a number of actions were taken that should bring us a few steps closer to really, truly having commercial air service here in Mammoth (Really!!). According to sources, the council approved the $1,500,000 budget for the renovation of the existing terminal and has awarded the contract to Spiess Construction. As well, it was stated that Mammoth Mountain Ski Area and the Town have signed a letter of intent agreeing to loan funds necessary for the completion of the Airport Terminal up to $1,800,000. The airport is scheduled to be closed to all flights starting May 19th so that construction can commence on the resurfacing of the runway, a contract that has been awarded to Qualcom Construction.
It was also reported that there were no negative comments to the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) relating to the reinstatement of commercial air service and that a Record of Decision is expected on May 17th.
Horizon Air has signed a letter of intent to bring flights to Mammoth and is expected to be in Mammoth today and tomorrow in order to inspect the layout of the Mammoth Yosemite Airport.
The Airport Commission and Town Council seem to be confident that 2008 will be the year for Commercial Air Service here in Mammoth!
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