Salinas Municipal Airport and advanced air mobility
Salinas
Summary
The expanded Kimley-Horn contract funds studies on a longer runway, new executive hangars, perimeter fencing, ADA compliance and large-aircraft access — all paid by airport fees, not the general fund.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
Contract cap rises from $400,000 to $750,000, with $350,000 from the Airport Enterprise Fund — no general fund money.
Airport users, emergency air services like Cal Star, and the self-sustaining airport's long-term finances.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Archer’s Midnight eVTOL Completes California City-to-City Flights Ahead of eIPP Launch
Archer’s Midnight eVTOL Completes California City-to-City Flights Ahead of eIPP Launch UASweekly.com
City Council — June 30, 2026
Archer Aviation's arrival fills the former Koch building, brings $10,000 monthly in passive income, and positions Salinas in a regional air-taxi test corridor with Marina, Hollister and Watsonville.
City Council — January 13, 2026
The expanded Kimley-Horn contract funds studies on a longer runway, new executive hangars, perimeter fencing, ADA compliance and large-aircraft access — all paid by airport fees, not the general fund.
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