Champaign/Urbana, Illinois

Willard AirportCommunity Air

Development Task Force Meeting

December 2013

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AGENDA• Call to Order (Carter)• Introductions (Carter).• Formation of the Task Force and Its Charge (DeLorenzo)• University review• Community meeting with President and Chancellor• Chancellor Leadership• Advisory Task Force

• Task Force Organization (Carter)– Meeting schedule

-Responsibilities– Ground rules

• Airport Basics (Walden)• Operations• Finance

• Next Meeting (Carter)• Tour

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Background

• Willard is one of 10 commercial airports in Illinois.

• The University of Illinois’ authority to operate a commercial airport was established by the legislature in 1943.

• Willard Airport is the only commercial airport in the country owned and operated by an educational institution.

• Willard Airport, often referred to by its FAA designation "CMI," was named for former University of Illinois president Arthur Cutts Willard. • Formal dedication of the airport on October 26, 1945 • The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign established

the Institute of Aviation at Willard Airport in 1946 • First scheduled airline service in 1954

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Background

• Willard is comprised of 1700 acres. There are 4 runways including an 8100 foot long runway with a precision approach as well as a practice runway dedicated for flight training. The airspace is controlled by a tower operation funded by the FAA.

• There are 23 buildings with 250,000 sq. ft. of space

• Until 2005, Willard and the Institute of Aviation were a combined organization.

• Willard operates much as a small city with its own Fire Department, Public Works activities (snow removal, road repair), Security operations, Capital Improvement Plan, Comprehensive Land Use Plan, grant activities with State and Federal agencies and economic development functions.

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Economic impact

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Economic impact

University and Campus

Administration

Director, Real Estate Planning

& Services

Airport Manager

FireChief

Asst. Airport Manager

Office Support Associate

Airport Mechanics

Building Service Workers

Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighters

Director,Institute of

Aviation

Assoc Dir,Finance

50%

Asst Dir,HR & Comm

19%

Chief Clerk50%

Cashiers

Office Administrator

7%

Willard Airport Organization Chart

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Willard Operations

• Personnel• Airport Manager • Assistant Manager • 7 ( 5 filled) airport mechanics• 3 building service workers• Airport Fire Marshal • 6 crash rescue-security specialist • 1.31 personnel shared with Institute of Aviation• 1 office support specialist• 2.26 cashiers, 0.5 distribution clerk• Extra help• Total 22.07 filled -- 8 union

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University Role

• Sponsor• Holds FAA operating certificate• Grant recipient Federal (AIP)• Grant recipient State• Provides operating subsidy (Currently $447,000)• Compliance with State procurement rules• Compliance with grant assurances• Provides management oversight• Owns property—including farm operations• Annual purchaser of $4.5 million in tickets

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Today’s Focus

• Airport Operations• Aviation activities• Field and facility maintenance• FAA Compliance• TSA Compliance

• Airport Finances• Operations

– Revenue– Expense

• Capital replacement

• Tour

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Airport operations

Aviation activities

• American Eagle service– 7 Daily flights (ORD & DFW)

• Charter service – Laughlin, Sun Country

• Flight Star– 12 corporate aircraft

• Flex-N-Gate, Jimmy Johns, Fox/Atkins– American Eagle maintenance ( 4 overnight)– Fueling /de-icing services– Ground handle flight school

• Commercial terminal operations– Facilities– Jet bridges– Passenger/tenant services

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Airport Operations

Aviation activities –cont.

• General Aviation– 42 T-Hangars– Corporate hangars

• Flight School– 28 Piper aircraft and 2 Cessna– Capacity for 260 students

• FAA Tower operations and lease

• Rental car operations

• Total take offs and landings: 56,000

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Airport operations

Airfield Operations and Facility maintenance

• Maintain grounds, buildings, hangars, facilities• Maintain navigational aids, field lighting• Snow and ice removal• Maintain vehicles and equipment • Provide 24-7 aircraft rescue and firefighting• Maintain parking lots and roads

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Willard Terminal

• The present terminal was dedicated 24 years ago and jointly funded with Champaign County.

• The facility is in reasonably good condition, but does require maintenance and investment.

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Airport Finances

Unlike other airports in Illinois, Willard’s revenues are derived from airport operations and University funding without local support .

Willard Airport Revenue Averages FY09 - FY13

Parking; $470,272

State Funds; $433,707

Terminal Space Rental *1; $432,762

FBO/T-Hangar; $394,457

Rental Car Commissions; $327,795

Farm Sales; $274,194

Landing Fees; $111,879 Misc. Rev./Other Sales; $26,573

Willard Airport Revenue Averages FY09-FY13

*1 Includes TSA space and FAA tower in addition to rental car and airline terminal space

Willard Airport Expenditure Averages FY09 - FY13

Personnel inc. benefits; $1,332,091

General Services *1; $272,744

Utilities; $251,072

Supplies/Materials; $177,885

R&R Reserve Transfer *2; $60,000

Debt Service/Loan *3; $59,124

Telecomm/Prof. Services *4; $45,210

Repairs & Maintenance; $43,840 Misc. Expenses *5; $37,018 Advertising; $25,050

Willard Airport Expenditure Averages FY09-FY13

*1 Includes Campus F&S, insurance, inspections, etc. *4 Includes consultant fees*2 Funding for permanent renewal and replacement of infrastructure *5 Includes travel and leased*3 T-Hangar loan equipment

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Willard Capital Replacement

• Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant funds from FAA • $1.1 million annually• 90% Federal / 5% State / 5% Local (airport)

• Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) • $350,000 annually• Safety, Security, Capacity

• Occasional State grant for State/local projects (90/10)

• Infrastructure in reasonable shape

• Capital Reserve fund of $1,000,000

• Capital asset value $35,000,000

• Only debt on t-hangers $200,000

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Willard Airport