Airport Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Presentation Copyrighted
April 8, 2025
City of Dubuque PUBLIC HEARINGS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Airport Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Presentation
SUMMARY:
SUGGUESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 26 Policy Book Volume 3 - Airport
2. Airport - FY26 Budget Presentation_Uploaded 4.8.25
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AIRPORT DEPARTMENT
Budget Highlights
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Requested
% Change
From FY
2025
Budget
Expenses
Employee Expense 1,581,277 1,784,111 1,896,881 6.3 %
Supplies and Services 3,675,499 3,424,732 2,992,003 (12.6) %
Machinery and Equipment 40,306 136,620 295,050 116.0 %
Total 5,297,082 5,345,463 5,183,934 (3.0) %
Abated Debt 265,299 273,857 308,465 12.6 %
Total Expense 5,562,381 5,619,320 5,492,399 (2.3) %
Resources
Passenger Facility Charge 176,910 181,366 179,857 (0.8) %
Sales Tax 20% for Debt Abatement — 7,637 128,608 1584.0 %
Federal Relief Grants 352,789 206,384 — — %
Operating Revenue 5,376,540 5,083,086 5,022,959 (1.2) %
Total Revenue 5,906,239 5,478,473 5,331,424 (2.7) %
Total Property Tax Support (343,858) 140,847 160,975 20,128
Percent Increase 14.3 %
Percent Self Supporting 106.7 % 95.5 % 97.6 %
Improvement Package Summary
1 of 5
This improvement package will provide for converting the two, part-time (1.5 FTE total, NA-44)
Customer Service Representative positions to one, full-time (1.0 FTE, G-25C) Administrative Support
Professional position. This request relates to the goal of recruitment and retention of City staff and will
significantly help the Airport by provider faster and more effective customer response to passengers.
This improvement package relates to the City Council goal of: Financially Responsible, High-
Performance City Organization: Sustainable, Equitable and Effective Service Delivery.
Related Cost:$ 71,607 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - Yes
Related Cost Savings:$ 72,065 Tax Funds Recurring
Net Cost:$ (458)
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0242 0.24%
Activity: FBO Operation
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This improvement package request is for the purchase of four portable column lifts to provide a safe
lifting environment for repairing large snow removal equipment/vehicles. The Airport does not currently
have a lift for accessing large vehicles for repair, so the Airport Mechanic is unable to access the
vehicle without lying on the pavement and crawling under the vehicle. This improvement would also
provide an area for a second employee to assist with the repair.
This improvement package is related to the City Council Goal of Vibrant Community: Healthy and Safe.
Related Cost:$ 59,950 Tax Funds Non-Recurring Recommend - Yes
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0202 0.20%
Activity: Airport Operations
3 of 5
This improvement package request is for an additional $10,000 for advertising expenses. Currently,
only $60,000 is budgeted to this line item, which all goes towards the State of Iowa Air Service Grant
expenses. The Air Service Grant is only available for air service development. This grant is an 80/20
match, so $48,000 will be reimbursed. The $12,000 in the Airport advertising budget is required to be
spent on commercial airline marketing. We are asking an additional $10,000 to cover non airline related
advertising costs. This would assist in advertising for events like public viewing of the aircraft in the July
3rd Airshow and other general aviation events. This money is especially needed now with all the recent
service changes. Historically, the advertising budget was much larger but was lowered to help in the
efforts of budgetary cuts in the City as a whole. We are asking for the budget for this line item to not go
back to the level it was, but to be increased enough to keep up with current advertising costs.
This request relates to the City Council goal of Connected Community: Equitable Transportation,
Technology Infrastructure and Mobility: Have daily scheduled commercial air service to hub(s).
Related Cost:$ 10,000 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - No
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0034 0.03%
Activity: Administration
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This improvement package will provide for the purchase of an airfield deice brining system. A central
deice brine station would provide a more economical way to create deice liquid to spread on the airfield
taxiways and runways, instead of purchasing the E-36 liquid deicing product. If a winter storm event is
forecast, staff could produce the deice brine, and apply it in advance. Brine is more effective during
snow/ice events than solid deice products because it lowers the freezing temperature of water,
preventing ice from forming on the surface until temperatures are much colder. A brining system is
estimated to reduce deicing product purchases by approximately $6,500 per year, thus creating a total
cost savings year after year.
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This improvement package relates to City Council goal of Financially Responsible, High-Performance
City Organization: Sustainable. Equitable and Effective Service Delivery.
Related Cost:$ 11,330 Tax Funds Non-Recurring Recommend - Yes
Related Cost Savings:$ 6,500 Tax Funds Recurring
Net Cost:$ 4,830
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0038 0.04%
Activity: Airport Operations
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This improvement package will provide for purchasing a second terminal belt loader. This equipment
would be used as a backup in the event the main belt loader is inoperable. The belt loader is used daily
to load/unload luggage from/into the commercial aircraft for flights to/from Chicago O'Hare. If the main
baggage loader isn't working, staff will need to load and unload the luggage by hand from the aircraft.
The second belt loader would be purchased used instead of new.
This improvement package is related to the City Council goal: Vibrant Community: Healthy and Safe.
Related Cost:$ 28,000 Tax Funds Non-Recurring Recommend - No
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0095 0.09%
Activity: Terminal Building
Maintenance
Significant Line Items
Employee Expense
1.FY 2026 employee expense reflects a 3.00% wage package increase.
2.The Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) City contribution of 9.44% is unchanged
from FY 2025. The employee contribution of 6.29% is unchanged from FY 2025.
3.The City portion of health insurance expense is unchanged from $1,119 in FY 2025 to $1,119 in FY
2026 per month, per contract, which results in annual cost unchanged of $— or 0.00%.
4.Overtime expense is unchanged from $113,274 in FY 2025 to $113,274 in FY 2026 based on FY
2025 budget. The FY 2024 Actual was $104,901.
Supplies & Services
5.Other Contractual Services decreased from $100,000 in FY 2025 to $70,000 in FY 2026. FY 2024
actual was $66,836. This line item is for airfield and landside painting.
6.General Liability Insurance decreased from $160,346 in FY 2025 to $140,318 in FY 2026 based on
information received from the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP). The FY 2024 actual was
$119,252. The FY 2023 actual was $114,429.
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7.Motor Vehicle Fuel expense decreased from $196,031 in FY 2025 to $110,419 in FY 2026. FY 2024
actual was $96,471. Motor Vehicle Fuel expense includes both fuel purchased for Airport vehicle
usage and fuel sales to Airport tenants. This is computed on an annualized basis and directly
relates to Motor Vehicle Fuel revenue, which is projected to decrease for FY 2026. FY 2025 was
calculated using a two year average but FY 2026 is calculated using annualized amounts to reflect
a better estimate. In FY 2024 there was a net loss of $31,832. In FY 2025 there is a projected net
loss of $37,259. For FY 2026 there is a projected net loss of $12,967. FY 2026 estimated usage is
as follows: Airport Administration is 190 gallons, Operations and Maintenance is 6,139 gallons, and
FBO Operations is 2,427 gallons (includes fuel sold to Airport tenants).
8.Aviation Fuel expense decreased from $2,145,895 in FY 2025 to $1,924,153 in FY 2026 due to
expected sales, and therefore expenses, to decrease with Denver Air compared to Avelo. FY 2026
is computed on an annualized basis. This line item represents aviation fuel purchased by the Airport
and sold to corporate and business aircraft. This line item is offset by Fuel Flow revenue. The
purchase of Aviation Fuel is offset by Aviation Fuel Sales. FY 2024 actual Aviation Fuel Sales was
$2,606,905 with a net revenue of $1,155,395; FY 2025 budgeted Aviation Fuel Sales is $2,145,895
with a projected net revenue of $1,077,198. FY 2026 budgeted Aviation Fuel Sales is $1,924,153
with a projected net revenue of $1,201,606.
9.Aviation Fuel Flow expense decreased from $181,051 in FY 2025 to $174,332 in FY 2026. FY 2024
actual was $220,953. FY 2026 budget is computed on an annualized basis with sales expected to
decrease due to switching from contracting with Denver Air versus Avelo. This line item is offset by
Fuel Flow revenue.
10.Advertising decreased from $61,581 in FY 2025 to $60,800 in FY 2026. FY 2024 actual was
$102,222.This line item represents commercial airline marketing and promotion, air service studies,
and air service consultant fees. Advertising for the Fixed Base Operations activity decreased from
$1,496 in FY 2025 to $800 in FY 2026 based on FY 2024 actual of $798. Advertising for the Airport
Operations activity decreased from $85 in FY 2025 to $0 in FY 2026 based on FY 2024 actual of
$0.
The history of advertising spending for the Airport Administration activity includes both property
tax and grant funding and is as follows:
2026 **$ 60,000 $ 60,000 $ 120,000
2025 ** 60,000 60,000 120,000
2024 91,973 60,000 151,973
2023 91,973 60,000 151,973
2022 91,973 — 91,973
2021 91,973 — 91,973
2020 91,793 35,000 126,793
2019 75,151 15,000 90,151
Fiscal Year Property Tax
Air Service
Development Program
Grant*
Total
BudgetedPromoti
on
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2018 115,960 28,000 143,960
2017 95,250 25,000 120,250
2016 92,990 — 92,990
2015 115,730 — 115,730
2014 119,669 — 119,669
2013 105,026 — 105,026
2012 130,090 — 130,090
2011 134,147 20,000 154,147
Total Promotion $ 1,563,698 $ 363,000 $ 1,926,698
Fiscal Year Property Tax
Air Service
Development Program
Grant*
Total
BudgetedPromoti
on
*In FY2020 the name of this grant changed from the Air Service Sustainment Grant to the Air Service
Development Program.
** In FY 2025 and FY 2026, there is an additional $50,000 in the Other Professional Services line item
for marketing costs. In the past, this service has been included in the Advertising budget.
Machinery & Equipment
11.Equipment Replacements for FY 2026 includes ($295,050):
Fixed Base Operations
Fuel Truck Replacements $ 150,000
Electric Gem Vehicle Replacement $ 29,950
Handheld Radios $ 600
Fuel Pumps $ 18,300
Safety Equipment $ 220
Airport Operations
Signage $ 8,500
Bunker Gear/Safety Equipment $ 13,000
Handheld Radios/Security Cameras $ 3,200
Recommended Improvement Packages $ 92,780
Total Equipment $ 316,550
Airport Machinery and Equipment
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12.FY 2026 annual debt service includes the following ($308,465), which will be paid for with General
Fund offset by Federal Relief Grants:
$ 42,000 2021A PFC New Terminal PFC (2014B)2034 2028
28,274 2017A Sales Tax 20%Refunding Airports 2030 2025
137,857 2021B PFC New Terminal (2012C)2032 2028
5,202 2021A Sales Tax 20%Airport ST 20% 15 Yr (2014B)2034 2028
42,656 2016C Sales Tax 20%Roads/Apron/Parking 2036 2024
52,476 2025A Sales Tax 20%Reconstruct Taxiway A 2045
$ 308,465 Total Airport Annual Debt Service
Amount
Debt
Series Source Purpose
Final
Payment
Call
Date
Revenue
13.Building/Land Leases decreased from $176,900 in FY 2025 to $171,409 in FY 2026 based on lease
agreement terms.This line item includes lease agreements for Car Rentals ($40,000), TSA Rent
($50,000), Army Reserve Center ($62,400), and Commercial Land Rent ($19,009). Car rental
revenues have decreased slightly.
14.Airline Lease decreased from $14,523 in FY 2025 to $0 in FY 2026 due to a new contract with
Denver Air in FY 2025 and fees being waived for the first two years of service. The FY 2026 budget
is based on rent, landing fees, and designated ramp observer fees.
15.Aircraft Service Fees decreased from $120,000 in FY 2025 to $108,584 in FY 2026 based on FY
2024 actual of $108,584. This line item represents ground handling services and other special
events provided by the Fixed Based Operations.
16.Aviation Fuel Sales decreased from $3,223,093 in FY 2025 to $3,125,759 in FY 2026. This line item
represents revenue from aviation fuel sold to corporate aircraft, the University of Dubuque, daily
commercial air service (Denver Air), and unscheduled air carrier service (Sun Country). The FY
2025 budget reflected twice weekly flights to Orlando through Avelo Air. The FY 2026 budget
reflects daily flights to Chicago through Denver Air, which results is less fuel consumption.
Therefore, the FY 2026 budget reflects a decrease from FY 2025. The FY 2026 budget is based on
FY 2025 actual sales annualized. This revenue is tied to the Aviation Fuel expense line item, which
is the expense line item used for purchasing the fuel for resale. The difference between the Aviation
Fuel revenue and the Aviation Fuel expense represents net profit. The FY 2026 net profit is
estimated to be $1,201,606.
FY 2023 actual $ 3,707,011 $ 2,393,217 $ 1,313,794
FY 2024 actual $ 3,762,301 $ 2,606,905 $ 1,155,396
FY 2025 budget $ 3,223,093 $ 2,145,895 $ 1,077,198
FY 2026 budget $ 3,125,759 $ 1,924,153 $ 1,201,606
Fiscal Year Fuel Sales Revenue Fuel Purchase Expense Net Profit
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17.Motor Vehicle Fuel Sales decreased from $158,772 in FY 2025 to $97,452 in FY 2026. FY 2026 is
computed on an annualized basis using actual fuel sales. FY 2025 was overestimated using a 2-
year average but FY 2026 was estimated using annualized amounts to reflect a more accurate
calculation. Sales are expected to increase from FY 2024 actual due to a new tenant agreement to
purchase fuel regularly. FY 2024 actual was 64,639, and FY 2023 actual was $74,261. This line
item represents motor vehicle fuel sales to tenants located at the airport. Motor Vehicle Fuel is the
expense line item used for purchasing this fuel.
18.Farm Land Rent decreased from $194,130 in FY 2025 to $153,000 in FY 2026 based on lease
agreement terms. This line item represents grassland and tillable acres owned by the Airport and
leased to local farming operators. FY 2024 actual was $177,885. In FY 2022, the Airport bid this out,
and the three-year contract increased. This is based on a 3-year contract which expires in FY 2025.
19.Corporate Hangar Lease increased from $454,776 in FY 2025 to $536,899 in FY 2026. This line
item represents lease revenue paid by tenants that lease land or Corporate Hangars at the Airport.
Lease agreements are negotiated with price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index
(CPI), therefore, revenue from leases is anticipated to increase in FY 2026. In addition, the
University of Dubuque lease increased from $392,201 in FY 2025 to $467,565 in FY 2026, as the
lease was amended to include more land. In the Fall of 2024, the University of Dubuque announced
a major investment in their aviation academic program and related aviation facilities located at the
Airport. These improvements include the construction of two new hangars, which will increase the
Airport's Corporate Hangar Lease revenue. Though not tied to the Hangar Lease revenue, it is
important to note that the University of Dubuque's planned investments also include a building
addition to the Babka flight center, a parking lot expansion for the Babka flight center, and an
expansion of the University's flight ramp and runway apron. These investments from the University
of Dubuque will allow student enrollment in the University's aviation program to grow significantly.
When the Babka flight center originally opened in 2019, student enrollment in the aviation program
was approximately 250 students. In the Fall of 2024, student enrollment was reported to be 418
students, rendering the current facilities too small to support the demand for the aviation program.
Aviation programs continue to be in high demand across the country due to pilot shortages. When
the planned investments are scheduled to be completed in December of 2026, the new and
expanded facilities could support an enrollment of approximately 700 students.
20.Aviation Fuel Flow revenue decreased from $181,051 in FY 2025 to $174,332 in FY 2026 based on
actuals annualized and revenues expecting to decrease with the loss of Avelo service. This line item
represents revenue received from aviation fuel sales in the Fixed Based Operations Activity. FY
2024 actual was $220,953, and FY 2023 actual was $195,390. This line item is offset by Aviation
Fuel Flow expense.
Miscellaneous
21.The Airport Department budget with abated debt is 98% self-supporting in FY 2026 versus 96% self-
supporting in FY 2025.
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DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
The Dubuque Regional Airport provides quality, viable, competitive airport services and facilities while
promoting sustainable economic development within the region.
SUCCESS IS ABOUT PLANNING, PARTNERSHIPS AND PEOPLE
LEADING TO OUTCOMES
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DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
FY
2024
FY
2025
FY
2026
Full-Time
Equivalent 19.70 19.70 19.20
Resources and Property Tax Support
FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026
Passenger Facility
Charge
Sales Tax Operating Revenue Property Tax Support
$0
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
The Airport is supported by 19.20 full-time equivalent employees, which accounts for only 34.54% of the
department expense as seen below. Overall, the departments’ expenses are expected to decrease by
(2.26)% in FY 2026 compared to FY 2025.
Expenditures by Category by Fiscal Year
$1,581,277
$3,675,499
$40,306
$265,299
$1,784,111
$3,424,732
$136,620
$273,857
$1,896,881
$2,992,003
$295,050
$308,465
FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026
$0 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000
Employee Expense
Supplies and Services
Machinery and Equipment
Debt Service
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DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
Airport Administration
Mission & Services
The Dubuque Regional Airport is owned by the City of Dubuque and is operated and managed by an
Airport Commission as a department of the City of Dubuque. Responsibilities include management and
control of all Airport employees, facilities, property and legislative priorities.
The Airport tenants include commercial airline service with leisure flights with Sun Country Airlines to
Laughlin, Nevada and Gulfport/Biloxi, Mississippi. Denver Air Connection started daily service to
Chicago O'Hare in November 2024. The University of Dubuque fields a fleet of approximately 29 light
aircraft and 2 helicopters for their aviation program. Multiple local companies base their corporate
aircraft fleet at the Airport while other smaller general aviation aircraft are based locally and have
aircraft maintenance services provided by a privately-owned company.
Administration Funding Summary
FY 2024 Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Recomm'd
Expenditures $565,484 $580,858 $601,885
Resources $955,225 $1,082,867 $1,174,272
Administration Position Summary
FY 2026
Airport Director 1.00
Assistant Airport Director 1.00
Accountant 0.75
Marketing Coordinator 0.00
Total Full-Time Equivalent Employees 2.75
Performance Measures
City Council Goal: Connected Community: Equitable Transportation, Technology
Infrastructure, and Mobility
1
Activity Objective: Promote high-quality airport services and expand the number of airport
outreach events to large groups. Continue to stabilize and expand commercial airline
service and corporate and business aircraft facilities.
Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Estimated
Performance
Indicator
# of Attendees at Open House/July
3rd Aircraft Viewing/Commemorative
Air Force (Weather Dependent)
2,000 2,000 Cancelled 1,500 Goal Not Met
# of Commercial Airline Passenger
Enplanements 10,001 12,112 15,987 9,340 Goal Not Met
# of Large Corporate Hangars 14 14 14 18 Goal Met
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DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
Dubuque Jet Center
Mission & Services
The Airport Commission operates the Dubuque Jet Center which offers a fixed based operation (FBO)
to assist with all general aviation needs. The FBO normally operates 16 hours a day (24 hours with
notice), providing sales of aviation fuel, ground handling, hangaring and concierge services for general
aviation and the commercial airlines. The FBO makes arrangements for car rental, hotels, charter
services, recommends places to visit, restaurants to dine, directions to local facilities and attractions, as
well as calls for reservations and shuttles.
Dubuque Jet Center Funding Summary
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Recomm'd
Expenditures $3,561,208 $3,399,390 $3,263,138
Resources $4,137,726 $3,690,336 $3,689,687
Dubuque Jet Center Position Summary
FY 2026
Fixed Base Operations Supervisor 1.00
Asst. Fixed Base Operations Supervisor 2.00
Accountant 0.25
Line Service Worker 4.29
Customer Service Rep 0.00
Total Full-Time Equivalent Employees 7.54
Performance Measures
City Council Goal: Financially Responsible, High Performance City Organization: Sustainable,
Equitable, and Effective Service Delivery
1 Activity Objective: Continue to be financially responsible by increasing yearly aviation fuel
sales
Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Estimated
Performance
Indicator
Gallons of Aviation Fuel Sold Increase
10%>781,560 883,812
(+13.1%)
804,812
(-8.9%)
Goal Not
Met
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DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
Airport Operations and Maintenance
Overview
Dubuque Regional Airport Operations and Maintenance Staff provide an airport which is open to the flying public
year-round by ensuring airport safety and compliance and is responsible for meeting FAA Part 139 compliance
standards for all the runways, taxiways, navigational aids, fueling agents, firefighting, parking areas and
roadways, as well as ensuring compliance with EPA, OSHA, DNR, FCC, NFPA, Spill Prevention Control Program
and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, ADA, and TSA requirements.
24-hour coverage is provided by three Operations Specialists whose duties include aircraft rescue and firefighting
services (ARFF), medical first responder, and security services for certified air carriers. Airport Maintenance is
responsible for maintaining the Airport in an operationally safe, secure, and efficient manner by providing for the
maintenance of runways and taxiways, parking lots, entrance road, supervision of farm lease operations, weed
and grass control, snow/ice removal on both land side and air side areas including all airport-owned buildings,
aircraft hangars and the commercial airline terminal.
The Airport is required to have an annual FAA inspection for Part 139 compliance. This incorporates everything
the Airport can control such as pavement conditions, maintenance, emergency procedures, lighting, navigational
aids, and equipment to maintain these items as well as all the buildings necessary to house equipment and staff.
The Airport is unable to control outside influences such as aircraft arrivals and departures.
Operations and Maintenance Funding Summary
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Recomm'd
Expenditures $978,321 $1,111,873 $1,139,575
Resources $547,988 $431,414 $159,000
Operations and Maintenance Position Summary
FY 2026
Airport Operations Specialist 3.00
Mechanic 1.00
Maintenance Worker 3.00
Custodian 0.68
Laborer 0.23
Total FT Equivalent Employees 7.91
Performance Measures
City Council Goal: Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building our Community that is Viable,
Livable, and Equitable
1 Activity Objective: Promote high-quality airport services and expand the number of airport
facilities tours to tri-state area preschools, schools, Boy/Girl Scouts and other groups
Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Estimated
Performance
Indicator
# of Airport Tours Given >10 15 10 15 Goal Met
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100 - General
4A - Charges for Services
43100 - Leases - Building/Land (169,105) (167,987) (176,900) (171,409)
43120 - Leases - Other (2,420) (2,420) (2,640) (2,640)
43125 - Lease - Farmland (194,130) (177,885) (194,130) (153,000)
43127 - Lease - Maint Hangar (22,607) (23,743) (23,600) (24,778)
43129 - Lease - General Aviation (206,726) (148,287) (152,327) (144,542)
43130 - Lease - Airport T-Hangar (83,372) (84,858) (85,000) (97,357)
43132 - Lease - Corporate Hanagar (152,481) (266,880) (454,776) (536,899)
43133 - Lease - Airlines (25,544) (2,775) (14,523) 0
43300 - Concessions Rent (28,530) (46,541) (44,650) (56,593)
45000 - Charges/Fees for Service 0 0 0 0
45020 - Credit Card Fee 25,309 17,987 25,309 17,987
45050 - Landing Fees (5,285) (6,740) (3,200) (6,740)
45051 - Security Fees (26,600) (10,205) (29,900) (6,000)
45052 - Aircraft Service Fee (139,315) (108,584) (120,000) (108,584)
45055 - Fuel Storage/Uplift Fee (10,583) 0 0 0
45060 - Charter Ground Handling (32,850) (29,050) (28,800) (29,050)
45062 - Airline Ground Handling Fee 0 (71,375) (72,800) (250,240)
45300 - Forfeitures/Penalties 0 0 0 0
45431 - Parking Rental 0 0 0 0
45440 - Events (130) 0 0 0
45500 - Miscellaneous Chg for Svcs 0 0 0 0
47100 - Reimbursements (23,209) (7,344) (1,000) 0
47150 - Refunds (1,618) 0 0 0
47350 - Fuel Tax Refunds 0 0 0 0
47504 - Oil Sales (1,972) (2,472) (1,972) (2,472)
47506 - Fuel Sales Gas (74,261) (64,639) (158,772) (97,452)
47507 - Fuel Flow (195,390) (220,953) (181,051) (174,332)
47508 - Fuel Sales Aviation (3,707,011) (3,762,301) (3,223,093) (3,125,759)
47550 - Concessions Other 0 0 0 0
47562 - Vending Machine
Commissions (6,657) (5,098) (6,408) (5,099)
4A - Charges for Services Total (5,084,486) (5,192,150) (4,950,233) (4,974,959)
4B - Grants/Contrib
44000 - Federal Grants 0 (352,789) (206,384) 0
Recommended Operating Revenue Budget - Department Total
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23 Actual
Revenue
FY24 Actual
Revenue
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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44400 - State Grants (35,373) (96,000) (48,000) (48,000)
4B - Grants/Contrib Total (35,373) (448,789) (254,384) (48,000)
4M - Gain on Disposal
48100 - Sale of Personal Property (6,695) 0 0 0
4M - Gain on Disposal Total (6,695) 0 0 0
200 - Debt Service
4N - Transfers
49100 - Transfer In General Fund (85,767) (88,390) (84,853) 0
49304 - Transfer in Sales Tax 20% 0 0 (7,637) (128,608)
49309 - Transfer in PFC (181,054) (176,910) (181,366) (179,857)
4N - Transfers Total (266,820) (265,299) (273,856) (308,465)
4O - Eliminated for GW
48200 - Proceeds from GO Debt — — — —
48205 - Bond Discount/Premium — — — —
4O - Eliminated for GW Total — — — —
178 - Customer Facility Charge
4A - Charges for Services
45065 - Rental Car Fee (22,692) (18,564) (28,800) (20,000)
4A - Charges for Services Total (22,692) (18,564) (28,800) (20,000)
4K - Unrest Invest Earn
43000 - Interest (3,317) (9,138) (3,317) (10,878)
4K - Unrest Invest Earn Total (3,317) (9,138) (3,317) (10,878)
AIRPORT - Total (5,419,384) (5,933,940) (5,510,590) (5,362,302)
Recommended Operating Revenue Budget - Department Total
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23 Actual
Revenue
FY24 Actual
Revenue
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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6A - Salaries & Wages
100 - General
60100 - Salaries-Regular Full Time 789,536 878,828 959,470 1,044,332
60200 - Salaries - Regular Part Time 242,458 153,306 251,944 236,837
60300 - Hourly Wages - Temp/
Seasonal 0 0 9,132 9,171
60400 - Overtime 113,136 104,901 113,274 113,274
60410 - Overtime - Holiday 814 125 0 0
60620 - Special Pay - Holiday 0 1,827 0 0
60630 - Special Pay Sick Lv Payout
Ret 7,085 6,954 6,818 16,070
60635 - Special Pay Sick Lv Payout
50% 5,615 5,198 5,895 5,248
60640 - Special Pay - Vacation Payout 128 7,226 0 0
60710 - Special Pay - Parental Leave 3,983 16,203 0 0
60750 - Spec Pay - Tool Allowance 300 300 300 300
6A - Salaries & Wages Total 1,163,056 1,174,868 1,346,833 1,425,232
6B - Employee Benefits
100 - General
61100 - FICA - City Contribution 85,698 86,663 103,093 112,181
61300 - IPERS - City Contribution 108,519 108,985 126,080 136,417
61510 - Health Insurance 174,108 178,324 174,499 187,922
61540 - Life Insurance 556 552 597 643
61600 - Workers' Compensation 29,632 27,630 30,641 31,563
61810 - Uniform Allowance 1,575 1,125 0 0
61820 - Vehicle Allowance 1,807 1,800 1,800 1,800
61992 - Physicals 616 1,330 568 1,123
6B - Employee Benefits Total 402,511 406,409 437,278 471,649
6C - Staff Development
100 - General
62100 - Association Dues 1,306 2,864 1,332 2,921
62200 - Subscriptions 3,879 3,652 3,957 3,725
62325 - Mileage 0 0 200 0
62400 - Meetings & Conferences 11,911 9,607 10,040 11,625
62500 - Education Reimbursement 4,232 9,841 7,000 7,000
6C - Staff Development Total 21,328 25,964 22,529 25,271
Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
51 - AIRPORT
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Expense
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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6D - Repair/Maint/Util
100 - General
63100 - Building Maintenance 66,082 47,705 66,082 47,705
63312 - Vehicle Ops - Gasoline 126,787 96,471 196,031 110,419
63314 - Aviation Fuel 2,393,217 2,606,905 2,145,895 1,924,153
63315 - Aviation Fuel Flow 0 220,953 181,051 174,332
63316 - Aviation Fuel Storage 195,853 0 0 0
63320 - Vehicle Repair - Internal 13,499 13,100 13,769 13,100
63321 - Vehicle Repair - Outsourced 10,593 9,251 10,804 11,123
63400 - Equipment Maint/Repair 38,912 47,879 39,471 48,836
63440 - Uniform Maintenance 513 1,319 513 2,444
63710 - Electricity 107,582 107,349 118,125 80,441
63711 - Natural Gas 37,333 13,105 37,333 14,638
63720 - Refuse 4,219 3,987 4,603 4,345
63730 - Telecommunications 8,421 7,573 8,421 7,572
6D - Repair/Maint/Util Total 3,003,009 3,175,597 2,822,098 2,439,108
6E - Contractual Svcs
100 - General
64010 - Accounting & Auditing 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
64020 - Advertising 111,732 102,222 61,581 60,800
64040 - Collections 0 0 0 0
64050 - Recording Fees 0 0 0 0
64061 - Reimbursements 17,596 0 0 0
64062 - Refunds 0 0 0 0
64080 - Insurance - Property 36,974 44,473 65,900 59,691
64081 - Insurance - Liability 114,429 119,252 160,346 140,318
64083 - Insurance - Other 0 0 0 13,162
64110 - Legal 0 13,589 0 0
64115 - Special Events 5,080 1,570 2,500 2,500
64130 - Payments to Other Agencies 16,783 0 16,783 16,783
64140 - Printing 487 1,634 487 1,683
64145 - Copying 1,187 0 1,187 0
64150 - Rental - Equipment 420 385 420 385
64160 - Rental - Land/Bldgs/Parking 7,108 7,685 5,220 7,685
64175 - Landfill Fees 120 0 0 0
64182 - Property Tax 2,396 2,738 2,444 2,820
Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
51 - AIRPORT
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Expense
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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64185 - License/Permit/Fees 177 77 177 77
64190 - Technology Services 10,249 6,901 2,160 2,160
64191 - IT Recharges 4,816 5,303 6,399 6,388
64825 - Fire Suppression 3,878 2,243 3,878 2,243
64860 - Speakers 0 3,568 0 0
64880 - Custodial Services 0 0 3,500 3,500
64890 - Background Check 5,734 8,115 0 4,000
64900 - Other Professional Service 0 2,082 53,050 53,050
64975 - Equip Maint Cont 2,166 1,756 2,166 1,756
64980 - Technology Equip Maint Cont 15,014 24,106 17,196 24,106
64990 - Other Contractual Service 109,710 66,836 100,000 70,000
200 - Debt Service
64900 - Other Professional Service 0 0 0 0
6E - Contractual Svcs Total 476,053 424,533 515,394 483,107
6F - Commodities
100 - General
65012 - De-Icing Product 10,224 21,510 31,377 11,367
65030 - Merchandise for Resale 0 0 0 0
65033 - Food Products 3,726 2,618 4,353 2,618
65036 - Beverage/Ice 3,477 3,223 3,583 3,223
65040 - Small Tools & Equipment 3,898 1,464 3,550 3,550
65045 - Technology Equipment 19,919 16,563 15,400 3,800
65050 - Other Equipment 5,901 512 16,500 89,580
65054 - Safety Equipment 1,425 816 26,220 13,220
65060 - Office Supplies 786 716 786 716
65070 - Operating Supplies 1,231 1,004 1,231 1,004
65080 - Postage/Shipping 264 239 277 252
65110 - Signage 8,683 6,735 8,500 8,500
65925 - Uniform Purchase 1,203 1,524 4,575 4,425
65930 - Flags 1,020 495 750 750
65955 - Ammunition 27 0 0 0
65965 - Janitorial 4,243 4,808 4,243 4,808
65990 - Other Supplies 5,028 11,804 9,986 11,804
6F - Commodities Total 71,056 74,032 131,331 159,617
6G - Capital Outlay
100 - General
Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
51 - AIRPORT
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Expense
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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67100 - Vehicles 0 0 70,000 179,950
67110 - Mowing Equipment 15,590 15,600 0 0
67210 - Furniture/Fixtures 0 80 0 0
67270 - Other Capital Equipment 0 0 0 0
6G - Capital Outlay Total 15,590 15,680 70,000 179,950
6H - Debt Service
200 - Debt Service
68010 - Principal Payment 213,517 216,494 224,143 232,042
68020 - Interest Payments 53,304 48,806 49,714 76,423
68980 - Financial Consultant 0 0 0 0
68990 - Paying Agent Fees 0 0 0 0
6H - Debt Service Total 266,820 265,299 273,857 308,465
6I - Transfers
178 - Customer Facility Charge
69308 - Transfers Out to Airport Const 0 0 150,000 0
6I - Transfers Total 0 0 150,000 0
AIRPORT - Total 5,208,789 5,084,606 4,405,061 4,944,945
Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
51 - AIRPORT
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Expense
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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5101 - Administration
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 304,095 322,276 340,820
6B - Employee Benefits 91,727 94,472 96,617
6C - Staff Development 13,699 15,338 17,278
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 2,592 3,511 2,628
6E - Contractual Svcs 151,530 143,530 144,218
6F - Commodities 1,761 1,731 324
6G - Capital Outlay 80 ——
5101 - Administration Total 565,484 580,858 601,885
5102 - FBO Operation
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 377,018 474,558 504,956
6B - Employee Benefits 118,459 136,745 165,236
6C - Staff Development 6,862 5,155 6,233
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 2,965,803 2,573,512 2,263,311
6E - Contractual Svcs 80,227 104,337 108,943
6F - Commodities 12,839 35,083 34,509
6G - Capital Outlay —70,000 179,950
5102 - FBO Operation Total 3,561,208 3,399,390 3,263,138
5103 - Airport Operations
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 458,985 515,851 542,520
6B - Employee Benefits 190,213 200,158 203,415
6C - Staff Development 5,343 1,700 1,700
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 72,963 63,838 70,340
6E - Contractual Svcs 178,740 240,804 199,734
6F - Commodities 56,477 89,522 121,866
6G - Capital Outlay 15,600 ——
178 - Customer Facility Charge
6I - Transfers —150,000 —
5103 - Airport Operations Total 978,321 1,261,873 1,139,575
5104 - Terminal Building Maintenance
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 34,770 34,148 36,936
Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source
51 - AIRPORT
Fund/Activity
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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6B - Employee Benefits 6,010 5,903 6,381
6C - Staff Development 59 336 60
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 134,240 181,237 102,829
6E - Contractual Svcs 14,036 26,723 30,212
6F - Commodities 2,954 4,995 2,918
5104 - Terminal Building Maintenance
Total 192,069 253,342 179,336
5180 - Debt Service
200 - Debt Service
6E - Contractual Svcs 0 0 0
6H - Debt Service 265,299 273,857 308,465
5180 - Debt Service Total 265,299 273,857 308,465
5199 - Pcard Clearing
100 - General
6F - Commodities 0 0 0
5199 - Pcard Clearing Total 0 0 0
AIRPORT TOTAL 5,562,382 5,769,320 5,492,399
Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source
51 - AIRPORT
Fund/Activity
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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C I T Y O F D U B U Q U E , I O W A
DEPARTMENT DETAIL - PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT
51 AIRPORT DEPARTMENT
FY 2026
FD JC WP-GR JOB CLASS FTE BUDGET
60100 Full Time Employee Expense
100 4535 GE-19 AIRPORT DIRECTOR 1.00 $ 160,031
100 4515 GE-16 ASSISTANT AIRPORT DIRECTOR 1.00 $ 106,245
100 4605 GE-14 FBO SUPERVISOR 1.00 $ 77,019
100 7760 GE-13 ASSISTANT FBO SUPERVISOR 2.00 $ 152,447
100 5565 GE-11 ACCOUNTANT 1.00 $ 80,024
100 8860 GD-10 MECHANIC 1.00 $ 72,033
100 7790 GD-09 MAINTENANCE WORKER 3.00 $ 184,118
100 7765 GE-13 AIRPORT OPER SPECIALIST 3.00 $ 162,762
100 7825 GE-05
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
PROFESSIONAL 1.00 $ 49,653
TOTAL FULL TIME EMPLOYEES 14.00 $ 1,044,332
60200 Part Time Employee Expense
100 7825 GE-06 CUSTODIAN 0.68 $ 36,936
100 7825 GE-05 CUSTOMER SERVICE REP —$ 65,044
100 7755 GE-06 LINE SERVICE WORKER 4.29 $ 196,404
TOTAL PART TIME EMPLOYEES 4.97 $ 298,384
60300 Seasonal Employee Expense
100 — GE-02 LABORER 0.23 $ 9,171
TOTAL SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 0.23 $ 9,171
TOTAL AIRPORT 19.20 $ 1,351,887
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Airport Administration-FT
5101 60100 100 4535 GE-19
AIRPORT
DIRECTOR 1.00 $ 160,031
5101 60100 100 5565 GE-11 ACCOUNTANT 0.75 $ 60,426
5101 60100 100 4515 GE-16
ASSISTANT
AIRPORT
DIRECTOR 1.00 $ 106,245
Total 2.75 $ 326,702
Airport Operations-FT
5103 60100 100 8860 GD-10 MECHANIC 1.00 $ 72,033
5103 60100 100 7790 GD-09
MAINTENANCE
WORKER 3.00 $ 184,118
5103 60100 100 7765 GE-13
AIRPORT OPER
SPECIALIST 3.00 $ 162,762
Total 7.00 $ 418,913
Airport Operations-Seasonal and Part-Time
5103 60300 100 GE-02 LABORER 0.23 $ 9,171
Total 0.23 $ 9,171
FBO Operation-FT
5102 60100 100 4605 GE-14 FBO SUPERVISOR 1.00 $ 77,019
5102 60100 100 5565 GE-11 ACCOUNTANT 0.25 $ 19,598
5102 60100 100 GE-13
ASSISTANT FBO
SUPERVISOR 2.00 $ 152,447
5102 60100 100 7825 GE-05
ADMINISTRATIVE
SUPPORT
PROFESSIONAL 1.00 $ 49,653
Total 4.25 $ 298,717
FBO Operation-PT
5102 60200 100 7755 GE-06
LINE SERVICE
WORKER 4.29 $ 196,404
5102 60200 100 7825 GE-05
CUSTOMER
SERVICE REP —$ 65,044
Total 4.29 $ 261,448
Terminal Maintenance-PT
5104 60200 100 GE-06 CUSTODIAN 0.68 $ 36,936
Total 0.68 $ 36,936
TOTAL AIRPORT DEPARTMENT 19.20 $ 1,351,887
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
ACTIVITY PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT SUMMARY
FY 2026
ACCT FD JC
WP-
GR POSITION CLASS FTE BUDGET
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Capital Improvement Projects by Department/Division
AIRPORT
Project
Number Capital Improvement Project Title Department Fund Account
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
5128000008 Reconstruct Taxiway Alpha Airport 308 64070 1,340,000
5128000008 Reconstruct Taxiway Alpha Airport 308 67990 7,400,000
5128000033 Equipment Storage Building Airport 308 64070 27,500
5128000034 Airfield Runway/Taxiway Marking Imp Airport 308 64070 63,000
5128000034 Airfield Runway/Taxiway Marking Imp Airport 308 67990 349,000
5128000035 Reconstruct General Aviation Apron Airport 308 64070 415,000
5128000035 Reconstruct General Aviation Apron Airport 308 67990 2,065,000
AIRPORT TOTAL $11,659,500
PROGRA
M/DEPT
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 TOTAL PAGE
AIRPORT
Public
Works
Reconstruct Taxiway A $ 8,740,000 $ 8,049,994 $ 1,920,000 $ — $ — $ 18,709,994 87
Reconstruct General
Aviation Apron $ 2,480,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 2,480,000 88
Equipment Storage
Building $ 27,500 $ 247,500 $ — $ — $ — $ 275,000 89
Asphalt Pavement
Repair/T-Hangar
Apron Rehabilitation $ — $ 475,000 $ 475,000 $ 475,000 $ — $ 1,425,000 90
Update Airport
Pavement
Management System
(APMS) (formerly
Pavement Condition
Study) (PCN)$ — $ — $ 100,000 $ — $ — $ 100,000 91
Taxiway D Extension $ — $ — $ — $ 2,940,000 $ — $ 2,940,000 92
Terminal Building
Modification $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 400,000 $ 400,000 93
Airfield Runway/
Taxiway Marking
Improvements $ 412,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 412,000 94
TOTAL $ 11,659,500 $ 8,772,494 $ 2,495,000 $ 3,415,000 $ 400,000 $ 26,741,994
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DUBUQUE
REGIONAL AIRPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2026
BUDGET PRESENTATION
Captain Robert L. Martin
Terminal
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MISSION STATEMENT
Dubuque Regional Airport
The Dubuque Regional Airport provides
quality, viable, competitive airport services
and facilities while promoting sustainable economic
development within the region.
Doug BrothertonMichael Phillips
Chair
Mariann Kurtz Weber
Vice Chair
Bob Woodward RJ Blocker
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Airport Commission Goals
Insert
Image
Here
Retain & Increase
Commercial Air Service
Increase & Diversify
Revenue Streams
Expand Corporate &
General Aviation Services
Expand Facilities to Attract
New Business & Increase
Service Level
Increase Visibility &
Awareness of Airport
Services
Maintain Existing Facilities
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Todd Dalsing
Airport Director
Airport Administration
Daniel Klaas
Assistant Director
Jenny Messerich
Airport Accountant
Airport Marketing
(PIO/Airport)
Airport Operations
Jesse Kremer
Operations Specialist
Ben Pancratz
Operations Specialist
Chad Welsh
Operations Specialist
Airport Maintenance
Jason DeMaio
Maintenance
Drew Noel
Maintenance
Vacant
Maintenance
Bob Moyer
Mechanic
Connie Simon
Custodial (PT)
Dubuque Jet Center
Mark Beasley
FBO Supervisor
Tim Furlong
Assistant FBO Supervisor
Vacant
Assistant FBO Supervisor
Tina Malone
CSR (PT)
Vacant
CSR (PT)
7-10 employees
Line Service (PT)
Airport Commission
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Dubuque Regional Airport
FEDERAL AIRPORT RELIEF
1) Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
March 27, 2020, First round of Federal support included $10 billion in funds for airports economic relief
DBQ received $1,159,773
2) Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act (CRRSA)
December 27, 2020, Second round of Federal support included $2 billion in funds for airports economic relief
DBQ received $1,012,977
3) America Rescue Plan (ARPA)
March 11, 2021, Third round of Federal support included $8 billion for airports economic relief
DBQ received $1,187,467
DBQ Federal Relief Grants: $3,360,217
4) Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) – Airport Terminal Program Grant – Install Solar Photovoltaic System for
Terminal Building
DBQ received $1,346,112 (PV System) + $79,964 (professional services)
DBQ BIL Grants: $1,426,076
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Dubuque Regional Airport
PROPERTY TAX SUPPORT REDUCTION
Total Federal Relief Grant Funds Received = $3,360,217
FY 20 Actual $274,162 Operating Budget
FY 21 Actual $329,128 Operating Budget
FY 22 Actual $203,694 Operating Budget
FY 23 Actual
$85,767 Operating Budget
$24,177 Capital Budget
FY 24 Actual
$385,773 Operating Budget
$1,851,132 Capital Budget
FY 25 Current $206,384 Operating Budget
FY 26 Available $0
Total $3,360,217
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Master Plan
Dubuque Regional Airport
Master Plan Implementation
Master Plan available on our website at
www.fly.dbq.com
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Project FY 25 Project Cost Total Project Cost
Reconstruct Taxiway Alpha Construction - Phase 3 $5,940,000 $32,680,574
Pavement Management Update $120,000 $120,000
State / Local Project FY 25 Project Cost Total Project Cost
Terminal Building Exit Lane Modification $300,000 $300,000
Airfield Surface Markings $553,260 $553,260
Dubuque Regional Airport
FY25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (In Progress)
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Reconstruct
Taxiway Alpha –
FAA Phase 3
(Construction
Phase 2)
FAA Funds = $5,346,000
FAA Match = $ 594,000
Total FY25 = $5,940,000
90% Federal
10% Local Funded
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Airfield Pavement Management Manual
Pavement
Management
Update
Study
FAA Funds = $108,000
FAA Match = $ 12,000
Total FY25 = $120,000
90% Federal
10% Local Funded
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Terminal Security
Improvement
Exit Lane
Modification
IDOT CSVI = $150,000
CFC = $150,000
Local Funds = $ 0
Total = $300,000
Exit Lane Improvement Architect Rendering
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Airfield Surface
Markings
IDOT AIP = $329,600
IDOT Match = $ 82,400
Airport = $141,260
Total = $553,260
80% State
20% Local Funded
DBQ Pavement Markings
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University of
Dubuque
Site
Improvements
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University of
Dubuque
Site
Improvements
Apron Addition
58,445 sq ft
Hangar 106
43,200 sq ft
Babka Flight Center and
Parking Lot Additions
BFC = 17,390 sq ft
Parking= 70,001 sq ft
#1
#4
#3
#2
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Project FY 26 Project Cost Total Project Cost
Reconstruct Taxiway Alpha Construction - Phase 4 $5,003,856 $32,680,574
General Aviation Apron Phase 2 $2,480,000 $$5,000,000
State/ Local Project FY 26 Project Cost Total Project Cost
Dubuque Regional Airport
FY26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (Proposed)
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Reconstruct
Taxiway Alpha
FAA Phase 4
(Construction -
Phase 3)
FAA Funds = $4,503,470
Local Funds = $ 500,386
Total = $5,003,856
90% State
10% Local Funded
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FAA / BIL Funds = $ 1,516,500
IDOT State AIP = $ 400,000
Local Match = $ 563,500
Total FY24 = $ 2,480,000
Reconstruct
General Aviation
Apron – Phase 2
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Dubuque Regional Airport
FY2026 REQUESTED OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY
Resources
Property Tax Support
$5,331,424
$ 160,975
$5,492,399
Expenses
Annual Debt Service
$5,183,934
$ 308,465
$5,492,399
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Dubuque Regional Airport
FY2026 REQUESTED PROPERTY TAX SUPPORT
$160,975 $2.52
Net Property
Tax Support
Average homeowner’s*
property tax cost for the Airport
(*Avg. home value of $196,508)
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FY2026
RECOMMENDED
IMPROVEMENT
PACKAGE
REQUEST
Mechanic Vehicle Lift $59,950
Customer Service Representative $10,000
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FY2025
IMPROVEMENTS
Airfield De Ice System $4,800
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Aviation Fuel Gallons Sold
Gallons Sold Net Profit
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
47
5
,
4
4
5
38
5
,
2
9
3
53
8
,
1
3
4
78
1
,
5
6
0
88
3
,
8
1
2
$6
5
5
,
0
4
5
$7
6
1
,
6
0
9
$6
7
3
,
8
9
1
$1
,
1
1
8
,
4
0
4
$1
,
3
8
0
,
8
5
7
0
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
1,400,000
1,600,000
FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24
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PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Based Aircraft Tenants
12
77
3
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
JETS TURBO/PISTON HELICOPTERS
Airport Aircraft
CID 128
DSM 105
DBQ 92
ALO 70
SUX 64
Source: FAA 5010 Form
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PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Total DBQ Tower Operations
2021 2022 2023 2024
DSM 74,551 85,257 110,407 106,166
DBQ 77,568 74,224 72,067 80,351
CID 43,681 44,060 42,049 45,894
SUX 18,239 16,565 25,735 28,013
ALO 24,359 25,663 25,411 23,652
ORD 685,147 712,952 721,678 837,863
Source: https://aspm.faa.gov/opsnet/sys/Tower.asp
0
10000
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
70000
80000
90000
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
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Promote High Quality Airport Service:
University of Dubuque
Aviation Program
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Promote High Quality Airport Service
(continued)
Carnegie Stout Preschool Reading Group
Irving Elementary School
Multicultural Family Center
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Commercial
Air Service
Update
Page 825 of 1094
DBQ Air
VISION
•Create regional economic growth and sustainability through air service
development and supporting programs.
MISSION
•To restore, maintain, and increase commercial air service at the Dubuque Regional
Airport.
STRATEGIES/GOALS
•Air Service: build a diverse air service portfolio with multiple routes/hubs and
carriers
•Advocacy: Advance policies that supports air service development for the Dubuque
Regional Airport
•Education: Engage stakeholders, local, industry, and government partners
•Funding: Create perpetual funding mechanism as resource for on-going flight
development.
•Marketing: Collaborate and generate sufficient marketing and promotional support
to ensure the success of added flight service
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Biloxi, Laughlin
DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES
REVENUE ENPLANEMENT PASSENGER REPORT
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
January 106 0 180 171 92
February 161 152 114 161 127
March 0 0 121 248 204
April 0 144 0 0 149
May 0 0 327 442 330
June 0 0 0 0 0
July 0 82 0 0 0
August 0 0 0 0 0
September 0 94 0 163 0
October 89 0 0 179 268
November 51 179 175 179 177
December 0 90 0 90 0
Yearly Totals 407 741 917 1,633 1,347
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AIRPORT EVENTS
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AIRPORT EVENTS
Honor Flights
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North American Trainer Association
Formation Clinic (July 17 – 21, 2024)
July 3rd Airshow (July 1 - 4, 2024)
AIRPORT EVENTS
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AIRPORT EVENTS
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AIRPORT EVENTS
Captain Robert L. Martin
Terminal Dedication
2024 Annual Anniversary
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