Winchester Faces Uncertain Airport Future After Change in Operators
City council approved a budget through June for the airport with next year’s request to be considered in April. Since December the city operates the airport after Skyline Aviation terminated its lease, leaving Skyline as the current sole holder of the franchise as Marshall Aviation dissolved in 1977. The franchise requires fuel and services, transport, rental and air taxi, an aircraft dealership, flight schools, maintenance facilities, and more, but no dealer remained at the airport.
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Sear
Winchester
Marshall Aviation, Inc
Manassas
Marshall Aviation
Skyline
State Corporation Commission
Federal Aviation Administration
State Aeronautics Board
Airport budget shows red ink but FAA forecasts growth at Winchester
The city operates the airport with services including lighting and maintenance while outside operators handle none of the restaurant or radio installation duties. The 20 year franchise revenue schedule and fuel surcharges define income. current results show a $4,700 year to date loss, with next year projected at a $3,000 loss unless hangar rents are counted, and jet fuel sales rising as pilot licensing expands. Airport manager Traylor forecasts self sufficiency as experience grows and FAA energy projections suggest weekend pilots could quadruple in 20 years.
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Wendell Seldon
Traylor
FAA
Winchester
General Electric
Dulles
Winchester Airport shows cooperation spirit and steady growth
Winchester Municipal Airport thrives on a teamwork driven operation. Airport Manager Marty Traylor and three local workers maintain planes, provide instruction and rental services, and seek to expand fuel sales and staff as student pilots from several regions visit for cross country trips.
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Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Washington, D.C
Winchester
Traylor
Airport governance in Winchester debated by pilots and officials
Local pilots and city leaders clash over who should run Winchester airport. Ben Dutton urges a appointed commission to oversee operations while City Manager Wendell Seldon and pilot Brian Krueger stress city control benefits and future hangar demand. Traylor notes growth in flight school and private hangars as key to financial viability.
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Charlie Brown
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Dutton
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