Notice of Intent to Increase Fees

60-day Notice – website:

Public Notice of New or Increased Fees

Notice is hereby given that the Prescott City Council will consider and possibly adopt new and increased fees and charges for the Prescott Regional Airport Fee Schedule A at its regularly scheduled City Council meeting on June 27, 2023 at 3:00 pm located in the City Council Chambers at Prescott City Hall, 201 N. Montezuma Street, Prescott, AZ 86301. The new and increased fees and charges will become effective thirty (30) days after the adoption of these new and increased fees by the Prescott City Council. 

The proposed schedule and written report supporting the proposed fees and charges is available on the City of Prescott’s website and can be accessed through the following hyper-links:

Copies of the aforementioned schedule and report have also been filed in the Office of the City Clerk, 201 N Montezuma, Prescott, AZ, on the date of this posting. 

https://flyprescott.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Proposed-Increase_Schedule-A.pdf

https://flyprescott.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Supporting-Information.pdf

Community Invited to Prescott Airport Runway Extension Open House

Area residents are invited to learn about the proposed extension of Prescott Regional Airport’s primary runway, 21L/3R, at either of two Open Houses on Monday, May 23 or Wednesday, May 25. There is no formal program, rather attendees can stop by at any time during the two-hour window. The purpose of these open houses is to detail the benefits of a runway extension and allow attendees, at their leisure, to view a series of posters and speak with planners and airport personnel.

WHAT:  Proposed extension of primary runway 21L/3R at Prescott Regional Airport

WHEN:  Monday, May 23, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., or Wednesday, May 25, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Prescott Regional Airport Terminal, 6600 Airport Avenue, Prescott, AZ 86301

WHY: Transparency and community feedback

HOW:  A series of informational posters will be on display and staff will be on hand to take public comments and answer questions.

EVENT CONTACT:  Jason Kadah, Airport Operations and Community Relations, 928-777-1114 x4654; jason.kadah@prescott-az.gov

Prescott Regional Airport Live Fire Training – August 27, 28, and 29, 2020

Prescott Fire Department will conduct live fire training at Prescott Regional Airport on, August 27-29.   As a result, Citizens and air travelers may see a plume of smoke or what appears to be an aircraft on fire at Prescott Regional Airport on the north side of the Airport between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM on Thursday, August 27, Friday, August 28, and Saturday, August 29.   The annual training is required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to be completed by Airport Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF) personnel in order for the Airport to serve our community with commercial airline flights.

The Prescott Fire Department and the Airport Department regularly conduct these training exercises along with other training in order to maintain proficiency in the specialized tactics and equipment required to fight aircraft fires and to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines. 

The three, one-day training sessions will be provided by 139FIRE™, utilizing a mobile propane-fed aircraft fire training simulator.  The simulator is designed to replicate not only fire on and around the aircraft’s fuselage, but also require the response personnel to understand and properly operate equipment on an aircraft, such as door access, throttle controls, battery shut-offs, and onboard extinguishing systems.  

For more information on the live fire training, please contact Airport Administration at 928-777-1114 or by email at AirportAdministration@prescott-az.gov.

Willmeng begins construction on new passenger terminal at Prescott Regional Airport Ernest A. Love Field

Willmeng Construction Inc., a Phoenix-based commercial general contractor and Fann Contracting, a Prescott-based heavy civil construction company, recently began construction on a new $13.9 million, 18,000 SF passenger terminal at Prescott Regional Airport – Ernest A. Love Field, which will replace the current 1940s terminal. Upon completion, the replacement passenger terminal will continue serving the current commercial air service with flights from Prescott to Denver and Los Angeles. Designed by DWL Architects, Phoenix, construction is expected to be completed in the spring of 2021 and will allow for easy expansion as air service continues to grow.

Funding for this project would not have been possible without support from the FAA and state partnerships. Prescott Regional Airport has seen a dramatic increase in passengers utilizing commercial air service when United Express, operated by SkyWest Airlines began service in August of 2018. Since then, over 73,000 passengers have used the service.

Arizona State Governor, Doug Ducey, recently visited the site and remarked on how the development occurring throughout Yavapai County and the addition of the new passenger terminal are great representations of the development that’s possible throughout the entire state of Arizona.  

“The airport is a major economic driver for this entire region and as we see the economy continue to grow, there is great opportunity for more economic development around the airport,” said Greg Mengarelli, Mayor, City of Prescott. “This new terminal is only the beginning as we look at future expansion.”

With the addition of the new passenger terminal, commercial service apron, baggage handling system, vehicle parking and roadway, residents of Prescott, Prescott Valley, Dewey-Humboldt, Chino Valley, Camp Verde, Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Jerome, Chino Valley, and Sedona will be able to enjoy an enhanced travel experience.

“We’re very thankful for Dr. Sobotta’s leadership, the support of Mayor Mengarelli and the council, and the whole team surrounding this project,” commented James Murphy, President and CEO of Willmeng Construction, a general contracting firm that has completed several aviation projects recently. “DWL Architects did a great job integrating glass into a modern, yet rustic façade. We’re very excited to go vertical with construction in the months ahead.”

“It takes local support to make things happen. We ask for these three simple things, that the local community respects the asset, acts as a good steward, and when we provide federal money, spend it.” Mark McClardy, the FAA’s Director of the Western Pacific Region remarked, “This was a very competitive process. We had about 167 applications from different airports, but only four grants were issued. We are all in for Prescott.”

Over 200 invited guests gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking in January, including local, state, and federal officials, many of whom had the opportunity to publicly share impactful stories and their excitement regarding the project. 

“We couldn’t have done it without the hard work, the vision, and the support of so many.” Dr. Robin Sobotta, Airport Director, City of Prescott, explained, “An economic generator is happening in our community. Thank you to our engineering, design, and construction partners who turn dreams into reality, you’ve done it for us! I’m glad we’re building our first terminal together.”

Construction on this project will not interfere with flights or airport activity, making the execution of this project ideal for all parties. The partnership between Willmeng Construction and Fann Contracting pairs local connections with airport construction expertise.

About Willmeng Construction

Willmeng Construction, established in 1977, is a Phoenix based building contractor that specializes in ground-up and tenant improvement projects in Arizona. Willmeng stays true to building excellence, supports prelease transactions, maintains their ability to execute small and large projects, and strategically recruits the highest performing employees in the industry. Willmeng has been built on great relationships, a commitment to earn the next project while delivering this one, and the reputation of positively impacting the community through projects and volunteerism. For more information www.willmeng.com.

About Fann Contracting, Inc.

For more than half a century, Fann has been an integral part of building Arizona’s infrastructure – from roadways and highways throughout the state to public works projects, landfills, underground utilities and commercial site development. What started as a small business in 1960, with one hardworking man and a single backhoe, has grown into one of Arizona’s leading heavy-civil contractors. Now in third generation ownership, Fann’s steadfast culture of honesty and integrity, safety leadership, quality, and partnership models are the tools that continue making each construction project a true success. For more information. www.fanncontracting.com.

Prescott Regional Airport Hosts TSA PreCheck Enrollment Event December 03-06, 2019

The IdentoGo TSA Pre✓®   Mobile RV will be coming to Prescott Regional Airport – Ernest A. Love Field (PRC) from Tuesday, December 3rd through Friday, December 6th, 2019. The Mobile Enrollment Center will be located in the long-term parking lot, near the airport administration building at 6546 Crystal Lane.

TSA Pre✓® is an expedited screening program that enables identified low-risk air travelers to enjoy a smart and efficient screening experience. For TSA Pre✓® travelers, there is no need to remove shoes, 3-1-1 liquids, laptops, light outerwear or belts. TSA Pre✓® is one of the Trusted Traveler programs available and convenient for those passengers travelling throughout the United States. Enrollment in other Trusted Traveler programs such as Global Entry will not be available at this event.

Additionally, flying out of PRC just got easier for those passengers with TSA Pre✓®.  Passengers with TSA Pre✓® now fully receive all benefits listed above by utilizing the TSA Pre✓® lane.  TSA Pre✓® has more than 450 lanes at 200+ U.S. airports.

“We are very excited that IdentoGo has decided to bring the TSA Pre✓® Mobile Enrollment RV to Northern Arizona making the enrollment process more convenient for our community. This will enable a smoother travel experience for those passengers flying out of PRC and throughout the nation,” said Robin Sobotta, Airport Director.

Appointments for the enrollment event are encouraged and limited on a first come, first serve basis. The pre-enrollment process and appointments are available by visiting www.IdentoGo.com/RV . Attendees must bring a government-issued photo ID with proof of U.S. Citizenship (i.e. a passport or birth certificate; name on documents mush match exactly) and complete a 10-minute fingerprinting process.  Once approved, a Known Traveler Number (KTN) will be issued and allow access to TSA Pre✓® expedited security lanes. The application fee is $85 and can be paid by credit card, money order, company check, or certified/cashier’s check. Cash and personal checks are not accepted.

For more information on TSA Pre✓®, please visit www.tsa.gov/precheck .

Air Carrier Announces an Additional Non-Stop Denver Flight from Prescott beginning in March 2020

United Express, operated by SkyWest Airlines has added an additional daily, roundtrip non-stop flight between Denver and Prescott beginning on March 5, 2020.  This doubles the number of Denver departures operating daily from Prescott Regional Airport and complements the daily non-stop service to Los Angeles.  Additionally, the airline has added 450 extra seats this Thanksgiving and Christmas season.

The additional daily Denver flight will initially operate from March through June 2020, and resume again from October 2020 through June 2021.  The summer pause in the second flight schedule is due to Prescott Regional Airport’s shorter runway length coupled with midday summer heat, which necessitates aircraft weight restrictions.  This seasonal pattern is expected to continue until the runway is lengthened sufficiently to allow year-round service with maximum seating availability.

“We are so pleased to receive this news,” said Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli. “The additional flights are a direct result of the support from our community.”

 “This is an impressive testament of the Airline’s faith in the strong demand for air service in the region,” said Airport Director Dr. Robin Sobotta. “Some smaller airports must provide revenue guarantees to air carriers to gain additional flights. However, no guarantee was required for this additional flight, due to the extraordinary commercial air service market discovered at Prescott Regional Airport.”

For example, the City of Kearney, Nebraska recently agreed to pay more than $1.3M to SkyWest to gain an additional non-stop flight. The amount Kearney will eventually pay to SkyWest will ultimately depend upon passenger numbers using that additional flight.

Since the August 2018 launch of the United Express service at Prescott, more than 60,000 total passengers have flown to/from PRC. To book a flight from Prescott, please visit United’s website at www.united.com, on the United App, or by calling Reservations at 1-800-864-8331. United’s website at www.united.com, the United App, or by calling Reservations at 1-800-864-8331.United’s website at www.united.com, on the United App, or by calling Reservations at 1-800-864-8331. 

Embry-Riddle and City of Prescott Present Wings Out West Airshow Oct. 5

Gates will open at 9 a.m. – Event is free and open to the public

For the third straight year, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the City of Prescott will co-host the Wings Out West Airshow, featuring an aerial demonstration, a variety of static military and civilian aircraft displays and an aeronautical tech fair at Prescott Regional Airport, Ernest A. Love Field on Saturday, October 5. A variety of food vendors and concessions will also be on site.

Headlining this year’s show for the third consecutive year is Embry-Riddle airshow pilot Matt Chapman. This will be the final performance for Chapman in Prescott, who will retire at the conclusion of the 2019 airshow season. Attendees will enjoy additional performances from Bill Stein, Rob Holland, Kent Pietsch, Cindy Irish, Vampire Airshows, The Liberty Jump Team, and Embry-Riddle’s own 12-time national champion Golden Eagles Flight Team.

A B-17, B-25, and C-47 aircraft from the Commemorative Air Force— along with an AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter from the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation will offer rides available for purchase.

Embry-Riddle and the City of Prescott are honored to welcome Lt. Col. (RET) Dave Hamilton as the guest of honor. Lt. Col. Hamilton is the last living Pathfinder pilot who flew on D-Day. He will be joining the Wings Out West celebration upon his return from England and France where he attended ceremonies honoring the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion and its veterans. Lt. Col. Hamilton has received four Air Medals, nine stars on his ETO campaign ribbon, two Presidential Unit Citations, Military Order of William from Holland, and was awarded the French Legion of Honor Medal. In recognition of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, a historic C-53 aircraft named “D-Day Doll” will fly and be on static display at this year’s show.

“We are so excited to once again partner with the City of Prescott and welcome our community to the Wings Out West Airshow,” said Embry-Riddle Chancellor Dr. Anette Karlsson. “We love being a part of this community and we really want our friends and neighbors to get to know us, our amazing students, our alumni, and our world-class faculty and staff.”

Gates at Prescott Regional Airport will open to the public at 9 a.m., with the aerial demonstration taking place from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission and parking will be free. Limited parking will be available at Prescott Regional Airport.  Attendees should enter the airport at the Deep Well Ranch roundabout (Highway 89). There will be ample signage and personnel directing traffic to designated airport parking areas. Additional parking will be available at The Heights Church located off Larry Caldwell Drive (Highway 89A).  Shuttle service will be available to the event. For additional information about parking, including maps and more detailed airport information, go to www.PRCAirport.com.

“We are pleased to continue the Wings Out West partnership with Embry-Riddle for the third year in a row,” said Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli. “We truly appreciate this partnership in bringing a world class air show to the citizens of Prescott.”

Mengarelli added that 2019 has been another notable year for Prescott Regional Airport. “The first year of essential air service with United Express, operated by SkyWest Airlines, we had over 26,000 enplanements (boardings), and over 53,000 total passengers,” he said. “We will be breaking ground soon on the new passenger terminal as well, and are expecting it to be operational by late Fall 2020.”

For additional information on Wings Out West performers, visit: http://prescott.erau.edu/octoberwest/wings-out-west-airshow/index.html.

Source:
https://news.erau.edu/headlines/embry-riddle-and-city-of-prescott-present-the-wings-out-west-airshow-oct-5

FLIGHT STATUS UPDATE FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22,2019 AS OF 645 AM

UPDATED Friday, February 22, 2019 at 0645 am 

Airport staff continued to work through the night and made significant progress clearing the runway and taxiways as snow continued to fall. At this time it looks favorable for the Airport to re-open by early afternoon and Flight 5159 (Denver to Prescott) and Flight 5160 (Prescott to Los Angeles) to still operate as scheduled. Although the runway and taxiway have been plowed, we will be continuing to monitor for ice conditions present. As with any weather event, conditions can change so please monitor your flight status on United’s website at www.united.com , on the United App, or by calling Reservations at 1-800-864-8331.

Also, please be aware that although the access roads into the airport and parking lot have been plowed for a drivable lane, many spots in the parking lot still contain a significant amount of snow and may be difficult to park at the Airport to pick up and drop off passengers. Airport staff is working to help establish transportation options for those to get to/from the airport. Information will be provided when available.

If you must drive, please use extreme caution.

Due to continued snowfall this morning, United Express has cancelled Flight 5159 (Denver to Prescott) and Flight 5160 (Prescott-Los Angeles) for Thursday, February 21, 2019. Flight 5161 (Los Angeles-Prescott) has also been cancelled for February 21, 2019 and Flight 5158 (Prescott-Denver) on February 22, 2019. We will keep you posted with future flight updates.

Airport staff has been working throughout last night and early this morning and will continue to work throughout the day and night plowing the runways and taxiways to mitigate operational impact.

Please contact United Airlines on their website at www.united.com or call Reservations at 1-800-864-8331 to discuss alternate travel options. In addition, United is still offering the flexible travel waiver if you are currently scheduled on any flight IN or OUT of Prescott Regional Airport until Friday, February 22, 2019 to make alternate arrangements. Please make sure to advise you are impacted by weather in PRC when calling reservations.

Please continue to be safe if you must leave and allow extra time as needed.