The Keystone Heights Airport board approved a $98,695 contract to build a gate at the facility’s new entrance road leading from State Road 100 into the west side of the property.
However, because the legislature has yet to approve money for turning lanes on State Road 100 leading to the new entry, the Florida Department of Transportation will only allow the airport to use its new road for emergencies.
During its December 3 meeting, board members also approved a $99,626 amendment to its contract with its engineering firm. The expenditure is for design and bid management services for a new 80 x 80 hangar.
The airport’s engineer, Bill Prange, told board members that a federal grant would finance 95% of the project’s estimated $900,000 cost. The remaining 5% will come from the Florida Department of Transportation.
“If all goes well,” he said, “you won’t be out of pocket.”
The engineer added that with a grant application deadline of June 2025, he hoped to have bids for the board to approve in May 2025.
