Airport Snow Removal Costs Quadruple

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The Union County Airport paid upwards of four times its usual costs for snow removal this year, causing the board to question whether this year's heavy snowfall was just an anomaly or if it represents a significant issue moving forward.

Why it matters

The sharp increase in snow removal costs at the Union County Airport raises concerns about the airport's budget and whether it will need to allocate more funds for winter maintenance in the future. This could impact the airport's overall operations and potentially lead to higher costs for travelers.

The details

At the regular meeting of the airport authority, board vice president Philip LaPoin noted that the airport had paid four times its usual snow removal costs this year due to the heavy snowfall throughout January. The board is now questioning whether this was just an anomaly or if it represents a new normal that will require adjustments to the airport's budget and operations.

• The heavy snowfall occurred throughout January 2026.

What’s next

The airport authority board plans to further analyze the snow removal costs and determine if adjustments need to be made to the airport's budget and operations to account for potentially higher winter maintenance expenses going forward.