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2025 Minnesota Airports Conference

April 23-25

Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center (Mankato, MN) 

 

Presentations

Wednesday, April 23

Thursday, April 24

Friday, April 25

Accordion Widget
MnDOT Aeronautics Update
MnDOT Aeronautics Update

MnDOT’s Office of Aeronautics discussed funding, policy, staffing, and other news relevant to Minnesota’s aviation community. 


MnDOT Update - Ryan Gaug



Accordion Widget
NASAO Update
NASAO Update

The president and CEO of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) shared information on this organization and its affiliate program.


NASAO Update - Greg Pecoraro

Accordion Widget
Past Present & Future of Airports
Past Present & Future of Airports

Kim Kenville talked about what is on the horizon and how managers can keep airports agile.


Past Present Future of Airports - Kim Kenville

Accordion Widget
Basic Understanding of the Airport Land Acquisition and Land Release Process
Basic Understanding of the Airport Land Acquisition and Land Release Process

This overview outlined the requirements for acquiring and releasing airport property.


Basic Understanding Land Acquisition and Release - Jason Alt & Melissa Underwood

Accordion Widget
Effective Airport Management
Effective Airport Management

Airport managers learned what they should familiarize themselves with when taking on airport management. Topics included items to ensure a safe, secure, and efficient airport.


Airport Effective Management - Kim Kenville

Accordion Widget
Airport Board Training
Airport Board Training

Attendees heard about the types of boards, fiduciary responsibilities, and appropriate meeting etiquette.


Airport Board Training - Kim Kenville

Accordion Widget
Workforce Strategic Plan
Workforce Strategic Plan

Attendees heard about training and professional development gaps and opportunities for supporting community relationships and outreach.


Workforce Strategic Plan - Rob Mason

Award Winners

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Project of the Year

Intermediate Small GA Airport

Duluth Sky Harbor Airport

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Project of the Year

Intermediate Small GA Airport

Waseca Municipal Airport

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Project of the Year

Intermediate Large GA Airport

South St. Paul Municipal Airport

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Project of the Year

Commercial Services (Part 139) Airport

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

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Non-Aeronautical Business Development Award

Range Regional Airport

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Outstanding Leadership in Airport Planning, Environment, and Strategic Planning

Mankato Regional Airport

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Award of Excellence

Dean Coudron

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MNDOT Award of Excellence

Range Regional AIrport



644 Bayfield Street, Suite 120
St. Paul, MN 55107