March 17, 2026
Mark Scandalis – Airport Manager
Airport Update
Spaceport Operations
Launch Operations – (Runways) Ground Operations – (engine testing) R-Jets (Rocket and Jet Engine Test Sites)
R-Jets #2
Security Upgrades
Signage Physical Security Knox Boxes
Ongoing Security Upgrades
Phase 1 Fencing Updates -Westside
• New electric gate – Satellite Drive
• ~600’ new fencing
Phase 2:
• FY27/28 budget
• South side of Airport
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5G SERVICE AREA TRIAL
Radio Site on Airport
Terminal Rooftop
Internet Connectivity
Logo Development
Public Workshop - February 12
Logo Development
Main Themes:
Landscape + Vineyards Space
Oak Trees Typeface/Letter Forms
FAA Grants
2024 - Master Plan: $534K
2025 - Taxiway Alpha Reconstruct Project: $282K (design only) Pending- Terminal Remodel: $~1.4M
FAA Grants
Master Plan:
• 4 of 6 Chapters Completed
• Aviation Forecasts approved by FAA (major milestone)
• Next public meeting 4/22/2026
• New areas for Aeronautical development
FAA Grants
Taxiway Alpha Reconstruct
• $282k grant for design
• 2027 ~$3-4M grant for construction
• Improve airfield strength and capacity
FAA Grants
Airport Terminal Remodel
• New Monument Sign
• Airport Terminal updates
interior/exterior
• $~1.4M grant
• Application has passed San Francisco
office, on to Western Pacific Region
• If grant fails, budget for phased project
from Airport Fund balance
Thank you