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Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board Meeting - Minutes
January 13, 2026
The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board held its regular meeting on January 13, 2026, at
11:30 am in the airport conference room.
Board Members Present:
Keith Boeller, Chair
Bev Cleair, Vice Chair
Kent Ward, Board Member
John Russell, Board Member
Shawn Wasson, Board Member
Bruce Loy, Board Member
Nancy Kopp, Board Member (per phone)
Mark Mehner, Board Member
Matthew Gadberry, Board Member (per phone)
Appearances – Nathan Gladden – Southeast Missourian
Absent: NA
Staff Present:
JoJo Stuart, Airport Manager
Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Spec.
Mark Bliss, City Council Liaison
Call to Order/Approval of Minutes—Mr. Boeller called the meeting to order at 11:30 am. Mr. Wasson
moved to approve the December 2025 minutes. Mr. Russell seconded, and all were in favor. The motion
passed unanimously.
• Old Business -
Airport Activity Report—Mr. Stuart shared that CGI has surpassed 10,000 enplanements
for 2025. These enplanements will secure CGI's primary airport status. The FAA would
open the airport to potential federal funding, allowing officials to deal directly with the
FAA on construction projects. The Dallas -Fort Worth destination is already a success.
Cape Aviation Report– Mr. Stuart provided 2025 fuel sales figures. Sales have increased
by more than 15% YTD. Military fuel sales were down due to the government shutdown.
Mr. Stuart also shared that since 2022, fuel gallons have increased by over 41,000 gallons.
Perimeter Fence – Mr. Stuart reports that the City of Cape Girardeau agrees CGI needs a
perimeter fence. However, funds are not currently available. The fence project is ongoing
and very much needed. Wildlife issues would decrease, and military aircraft could stand
overnight, increasing fuel sales and ramp fees from the military.
• New Business
• Annual Part 139 Inspection — The inspection is scheduled for January 27-28. This is a
federal requirement to maintain safety standards through a comprehensive FAA review.
• Date change, Pensacola — The date has changed from April 2026 to May 6, 2026. Flights
will be on Tuesdays and Saturdays, May through September.
• FIFA World Cup, Logistics — Kansas City and Dallas, will be the hubs close to CGI. We
expect a large influx of Dallas travelers.
• ULCC — (Ultra -Low -Cost Carrier Airlines) — Mr. Stuart will meet with CGI's consultant,
Mike Mooney, next week to discuss a possible ULCC. Low-cost carriers include Frontier,
Spirit, and Sun Country, among others. More discussion on this topic.
• Echo Foxtrot Reconstruction — The bid will be put out this spring; the first bid last
summer was higher than expected. The AIP (Airport Improvement Program) funds will
support the reconstruction.
Motion 2026 -1 - Dr. Russel moved to pass the motion encouraging the City Council to
proceed with the completion of an entire perimeter fence without delay. Mr. Wasson
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Non—Agenda Items — Mr. Stuart offered Board Members Redhawks basketball tickets for the
February 5, doubleheader vs Morehead State.
Adjournment - There being no other business, Mr. Boeller moved to adjourn the
meeting, Mr. Loy first, Mr. Mehner second. All were in favor. The meeting adjourned at
12:30 pm.
Minutes prepared by:
Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Specialist