Airport Commission
Purpose
The Johnson County Airport Commission oversees an air system which has the second highest number of take offs and landings each year. The Commission also oversees the 500-acre Johnson County Executive Airport at 151st and Pflumm, and the 2,500-acre New Century AirCenter, betwen Olathe and Gardner. New Century is a hub for air, rail, and interstate highway transportation and, with its business park, a home for more than 65 businesses with private sector employment base of over 5,000 jobs. Executive Airport is the heart of the County's economic-belt and the choice for many corporate, business, and general users.
Legislation
K.S.A. 3-307a; modified by Charter Resolution No. 001-75
Number of Positions
7
Meeting Information
Time: The Johnson County Airport Commission will host a monthly meeting at 9 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month except for November and December. The November and December meetings have traditionally been consolidated into one meeting in early December.
Location: Airport Administration Bulding, New Century AirCenter
Contact Information
For more information regarding this Board or questions about the roster, contact the Appointment Clerk.
Current Board Members
| Member Name | Term Date | District | Term Length | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felter, Jib | - | Chairman | 3 years | Not specified |
| Schwach, Paula | - | First District | 3 years | Not specified |
| Moore, Michael | - | Second District | 3 years | Not specified |
| Whitehead, Patrick | - | Third District | 3 years | Not specified |
| Lehman, Carol | - | Fourth District | 3 years | Not specified |
| Harris, R. Lee | - | Fifth District | 3 years | Not specified |
| Nielson, Daniel | - | Sixth District | 3 years | Not specified |