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Wexford County Airport Authority
Wexford County Airport Authority
The airport started in 1928. It has evolved and been effectively managed now for 95 years. The Wexford County Airport Authority was formed in 1984. This is a joint government entity formed by Wexford County and the City of Cadillac.
Wexford County Airport’s mission is to maximize the value provided to pilots, passengers, students, businesses and the people of the community through the use of the infrastructure and facilities at the airport. The key to the airport’s mission is that it is not just about pilots. It is about the entire people of the community. And it is not just about flying but rather the value that the aviation activity can bring to the community whether it be recreational, medical services, logistics, agricultural, business or whatever adds value to the people of the community. This includes all of the people, especially the young and those that may be at or below the poverty level. Currently, 22.6% of the population of Cadillac, Michigan falls below the poverty level. In Wexford County, there are 13,002 households of which 44% are below the ALICE threshold. That is why it is important for the airport to work on bringing value to all of the people of the community.
The airport has started looking at ways to integrate with various groups and organizations in the Wexford County area to deliver value to the community. There is one thing that is needed to enable this integration. All of the items listed below need a place to conduct their activities. The airport would like to build a public pavilion/business center that can be used for multiple activities. Here is a list of a few of those activities.
ACTIVITIES/EDUCATION
- Youth Aviation Career Awareness
- School Field Trips
- Summer Aviation Camps
- EAA Young Eagle Program
- Guest Speakers / Presentations
PUBLIC SAFETY / EMERGENCY MANAGMENT
- Emergency Management – Alternate Incident Command Center
- Emergency Management – Aux Communication
- Emergency Management – Temporary Shelter
- Emergency Management – Drone Workforce Training & Practice
- Public Safety – Fire Chief Quarterly Meetings & Workforce Training
- Public Safety – Tactical Driving Workforce Training & Practice
COMMUNITY
- Veterans – Monthly Coffee Hours
- Citizen picnicking
- Movie nights
- Aviation Related Events
- Business meetings
- Club and group meetings