Glendale Municipal Airport Operations and Access Rules
Summary
The commission discussed proposed changes to airport landing fees and the potential impact of House Bill 2210, which seeks to restrict using ADS-B tracking data for fee collections. Staff proposed expanding landing fees to itinerant Part 91 aircraft while continuing to exempt based aircraft, military, and public safety.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential revenue generation of approximately $119,000 annually after billing service deductions.
The city airport budget and local based aircraft owners who remain exempt from landing fees.
Airport tenants like Fox Aviation face access disruptions and new restrictions without prior notice.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council (Regular) — October 13, 2026
Airport business owner Steve Fox told the council that new gate card rules, expirations without notification, and a ban on overnight parking left him locked out of the airport he invested over $2 million in. The city manager took notes, so a follow-up may be coming.
Personnel Board — August 19, 2026
Airport Administrator Matt Smith appealed his 12-month disciplinary probation, arguing that his actions were mischaracterized and that he successfully improved airport revenues and reduced operating deficits. City management defended the probation, citing a pattern of unilateral actions and failure to follow the chain of command.
Aviation Advisory Commission — June 17, 2026
Glendale's airport posted a rare monthly profit of over $10,000 in May, aided by new tenant revenue, alongside ongoing terminal building and HVAC upgrades.
Aviation Advisory Commission — May 20, 2026
The commission discussed proposed changes to airport landing fees and the potential impact of House Bill 2210, which seeks to restrict using ADS-B tracking data for fee collections. Staff proposed expanding landing fees to itinerant Part 91 aircraft while continuing to exempt based aircraft, military, and public safety.
Aviation Advisory Commission — March 18, 2026
The commission reviewed a report examining potential revenue changes if flight schools were charged per student flight hour rather than a flat monthly fee per plane.
Glendale Regional Airport invites public to open house - Glendale Independent
Glendale Regional Airport will play host to a public information workshop on its master plan update 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 in the first-floor lobby of Airport terminal building, 6801 N. Glen …
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