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Airport Commission Study Session

Chrissy.Hails@jocogov.org — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:04:12 +0000

Airport Commission Study Session Chrissy.Hails@… Thu, 02/26/2026 - 11:04

Purpose
The Johnson County Board of Commissioners established the Johnson County Airport Commission on July 18, 1967, to operate, manage, and develop Executive Airport when it was transferred to the County by the City of Olathe. The JCAC also assumed responsibility in 1973 for Olathe Naval Air Station after it was deactivated and transferred to Johnson County. What was originally Johnson County Industrial Airport is now known as New Century AirCenter.

Meeting Information
The Airport Commission will conduct a Study Session focused on the Master Plans of both airports immediately following the conclusion of the regular monthly meeting in the Airport Administration Building at the New Century AirCenter. The study session is informational only.

March 25, 2026 - 10:30am March 25, 2026 - 11:30am

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Joint BOCC/Airport Commission Meeting

Chrissy.Hails@jocogov.org — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:01:40 +0000

Joint BOCC/Airport Commission Meeting Chrissy.Hails@… Thu, 02/26/2026 - 11:01

Meeting Information
The Airport Commission will host an annual joint meeting with the BOCC at 8:30 a.m. in the Airport Administration Building at the New Century AirCenter.

April 22, 2026 - 08:30am April 22, 2026 - 09:30am

New Century AirCenter

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Johnson County airports to use $4.3 million in federal funding for infrastructure improvements, master plan updates

tim.dodderidge@jocogov.org — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:24:19 +0000

Johnson County airports to use $4.3 million in federal funding for infrastructure improvements, master plan updates tim.dodderidge… Thu, 01/08/2026 - 16:24 January 8, 2026

Johnson County’s two airports will receive runway and airfield improvements after an award of $4.3 million from the federal government’s Airport Infrastructure Grant program.

The funds will support infrastructure improvements to improve safety and reliability at New Century AirCenter, near 175th Street and Interstate 35, and Johnson County Executive Airport, at 151st Street and Pflumm Road.

These airports are critical pieces of aviation infrastructure serving corporate, business and general aviation users. With more than 96,000 operations annually and approximately 183 aircraft based on-site, New Century AirCenter is the second-busiest airport in Kansas. The Executive Airport, which is the fourth busiest towered airport in the state, sees more than 56,000 operations annually and has approximately 143 aircraft based on site.

“Johnson County’s airports are powerful economic engines, and I’m grateful to U. S. Representative Sharice Davids for championing projects that bolster continued regional economic vitality,” said Mike Kelly, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. “This federal investment helps us modernize essential infrastructure and ensure our airports continue to serve as strong and reliable assets for local businesses, emergency services and aviation growth throughout the region.”

Airport Executive Director Bryan Johnson said the upgrades would support both day-to-day operations and long-range development.

“These funds help us deliver high-impact improvements that enhance safety and position our airports to meet growing demand,” Johnson said. “When we invest in airfield infrastructure, we’re also investing in business expansion, workforce opportunities and the continued momentum of the aviation industry in Johnson County.”

Johnson County will use the grant for new airfield signage and runway and lighting reconstruction at New Century AirCenter, as well as taxiway reconstruction and rehabilitation at Johnson County Executive Airport

Of the $4.3 million awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration, $1.5 million will be dedicated to updating the airport master plans at both facilities. The airport master plan update is a two-year process that will begin shortly.

New Century AirCenter (IXD)

Project Description	Amount
Conduct/Update Miscellaneous Study	$84,787
Reconstruct Airfield Signage/Markings	$11,334
Reconstruct Runway	$1,621,342
Reconstruct Runway Lighting	$43,333
Seal Runway Pavement Surface/Pavement Joints	$448,536
Update Airport Master Plan	$803,674

Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC)

Project Description	Amount
Reconstruct Taxiway	$232,607
Rehabilitate Taxiway	$348,184
Update Airport Master Plan	$712,500

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News Releases

County OKs airport shuttle service

tim.phenicie@jocogov.org — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:59:39 +0000

County OKs airport shuttle service tim.phenicie@j… Mon, 12/15/2025 - 14:59

Johnson County has taken the final step toward launching an airport shuttle pilot program.

The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement with the cities of Overland Park and Lenexa to collaborate on a transit service connecting Lenexa City Center, the Overland Park Convention Center and Kansas City International Airport during the FIFA World Cup 26™.

“We were very pleased to support KC2026’s announcement of its ConnectKC26 plan, which will help residents and visitors efficiently navigate the metro area during the FIFA World Cup 26™,” said BOCC Chairman Mike Kelly.

“A free airport shuttle in Johnson County will supplement Connect-KC26’s efforts as we all work together to ensure that our residents and visitors from around the world can easily travel to and from the airport using convenient and comfortable public transportation. We are excited to soon announce other ways Johnson County plans to supplement ConnectKC26.”

Lenexa, Overland Park and Johnson County each have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and committed $200,000 to the pilot program. These local contributions provide the matching funds required for a $2 million Federal Highway Administration Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program grant to support the shuttle’s operations.

The airport shuttle pilot program agreements begin on March 1, 2026. After initial beta testing, the service is expected to open to the public on May 1, 2026. The MOUs remain in effect through Dec. 31, 2026, with the understanding that the program will operate as long as funding allows—approximately nine months.

The shuttle will operate under the name “Johnson County United Airport Drop and Ride.” Johnson County United is the shared branding platform for coordinated World Cup–related efforts by \ Johnson County and its partner cities.

The name also clarifies that the service is a drop-off model, not a park-and-ride; passengers will need to be dropped off at and picked up from either Lenexa City Center or the Overland Park Convention Center.

Shuttle vehicles will feature Johnson County United branding for easy identification. The service is planned to run daily, with arrivals roughly every 25 minutes between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m.

The shuttle will be available for all airport-related travel throughout the pilot period, not solely for trips related to the FIFA World Cup 26™.

Data collected throughout the pilot service period will be analyzed to determine potential demand for a longer-term approach to public transportation between Johnson County and KCI.

Airport Commission Meeting

Chrissy.Hails@jocogov.org — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 21:00:03 +0000

Airport Commission Meeting Chrissy.Hails@… Fri, 12/12/2025 - 15:00

Meeting Information
The Airport Commission will host a monthly meeting at 9 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month except for November and December in the Airport Administration Building at the New Century AirCenter. The November and December meetings have traditionally been consolidated into one meeting in early December.

December 2, 2026 - 09:00am December 2, 2026 - 10:30am

New Century AirCenter

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Chrissy.Hails@jocogov.org — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:58:57 +0000

Airport Commission Meeting Chrissy.Hails@… Fri, 12/12/2025 - 14:58

October 28, 2026 - 09:00am October 28, 2026 - 10:30am

New Century AirCenter

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Chrissy.Hails@jocogov.org — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:57:17 +0000

Airport Commission Meeting Chrissy.Hails@… Fri, 12/12/2025 - 14:57

September 23, 2026 - 09:00am September 23, 2026 - 10:30am

New Century AirCenter

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Chrissy.Hails@jocogov.org — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:56:14 +0000

Airport Commission Meeting Chrissy.Hails@… Fri, 12/12/2025 - 14:56

August 26, 2026 - 09:00am August 26, 2026 - 10:30am

New Century AirCenter

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Airport Commission Meeting

Chrissy.Hails@jocogov.org — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:54:26 +0000

Airport Commission Meeting Chrissy.Hails@… Fri, 12/12/2025 - 14:54

July 22, 2026 - 09:00am July 22, 2026 - 10:30am

New Century AirCenter

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Chrissy.Hails@jocogov.org — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:53:10 +0000

Airport Commission Meeting Chrissy.Hails@… Fri, 12/12/2025 - 14:53

June 24, 2026 - 09:00am June 24, 2026 - 10:30am

New Century AirCenter

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