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Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board Meeting - Minutes
March 10, 2026
The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Advisory Board held its regular meeting on March 10, 2026, at
11:30 am in the airport conference room.
Board Members Present: Staff Present:
Keith Boeller, Chair JoJo Stuart, Airport Manager
Bev Cleair, Vice Chair Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Spec.
Kent Ward, Board Member Mark Bliss, City Council Liaison
John Russell, Board Member
Shawn Wasson, Board Member
Bruce Loy, Board Member
Nancy Kopp, Board Member
Mark Mehner, Board Member (via phone)
Matthew Gadberry, Board Member
Appearances – Nathan Gladden
Absent: NA
Call to Order/Approval of Minutes—Mr. Boeller called the meeting to order at 11:30 am. Ms. Cleair
moved to approve the February 2026 minutes. Mr. Russell seconded, and all were in favor. The motion
passed unanimously.
Old Business -
Airport Activity Report—Mr. Stuart reported that CGI’s enplanements are higher than in
previous years. Dallas-Fort Worth had slightly more enplanements this month, with a load
factor of 78%, while Chicago ended the month with a 58% load factor.
Cape Aviation Report – Mr. Stuart mentioned that Cape Aviation's fuel sales continue to
grow. In February, sales increased due to higher transit corporate jet traffic and Contour's
fuel purchases. Overall, year-to-date sales are up 59%.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Fund – Mr. Stuart noted the fund is active but
hasn't received contributions in a while. Mr. Boeller agreed to investigate how the funds
can be utilized. More discussion on this topic.
Pensacola update – Mr. Stuart reported that the Florida destination is being heavily
promoted by BOLD right now. CGI will hold a ribbon-cutting and celebration on May 6 to
mark the inaugural flight.
TWY – EF – Mr. Stuart will put taxiway EF out to re-bid; the FAA has agreed to allow the
project to proceed. With the demolition of taxiway Delta, the contractor will be able to
use rock and debris for the new project.
New Business
IIJA Grant – (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs) Mr. Stuart has submitted a qualified
letter of support for a Jet Bridge; Congressman Jason Smith has put in a letter of
support.
Bev Cleair - has termed out as of April 2026. We would like to thank Ms. Cleair for her
time, knowledge, and dedication to the Cape Girardeau Airport.
Determine Vice Chair – Mr. Stuart reports that the Board will decide at the April
meeting.
Non–Agenda Items – Water pooling on the south end of Runway Delta. The Ops team
determined muskrats were damming the culvert; the issue has been fixed.
Adjournment - There being no other business, Ms. Cleair moved to adjourn the
meeting, Ms. Koop first, Ms. Kopp second. All were in favor. The meeting adjourned at
12:15 pm.
Minutes prepared by:
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Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Specialist