Morgantown Airport Management Structure
The Morgantown Municipal Airport, serving the community and West Virginia University, may adopt a joint management structure with the Monongalia County Commission.
Supporters argue that this approach would
maximize airport property with runway extension underway, enabling the airport to become an economic engine for the future.
- Managing the airport through an authority would provide a focused approach for day-to-day operations, facility management, and strategic planning.
- Airports with strong community partnerships, as encouraged in the authority management, are more likely to receive federal financial support.
The runway extension project, which began in early 2021, has been delayed due to rising costs caused by inflation.
Author's summary: Morgantown Airport considers joint management.