Operation Report for April 2011
May 8, 2011
During the month of April 2011 there were 61 operations. There were 4 medivac operations during April 2011. This represented a large increase in traffic over April of 2011. This was true even with fairly wet weather
On April 30th we held the 4th annual ‘Friends of the Airport’ meeting. This is a chance for any and all of us that have an interest in the Rancho Tehama Airport to get together and see one and other. It is also an opportunity to come together and review problems and accomplishment.
The consensus of the group was that the number one concern is the condition and improvement of the runway surface. One year ago in April 2010 the runway was sealed and stripped. The stripping is now beginning to fade. Since there will be a major paving company on the Ranch during July doing slurry sealing of our roads, we have requested that the company be approached regarding the possibility of treating the runway within the limits of the Airport budget.
Mowing and weed control are an ongoing venture. The first full mowing of the airport has been done, as well as a complete spraying of the runway boundaries. As soon as the weather becomes a normal dry period with little growth, we will once again finish the mowing process for 2011. Spraying will continue as needed.
Sincerely,
Doug Dugger,Airport Manager