Jul 10, 2025

City commission to hear status report about Hays Regional Airport, SkyWest passenger service

Posted Jul 10, 2025 1:18 PM

Hays Post

Hays city commissioners will hear a status report about the operations of Hays Regional Airport and its carrier SkyWest/United from consultant Gary Foss of The ArkStar Group during  their meeting this afternoon.

The draft 2026 city budget calls for a one mill increase allocated to the airport, from 1.5 to 2.5 mills. The total mill levy for the city would remain at 25 mills.

Also on the agenda are two resolutions regarding bond sales for infrastructure at city-owned Interstate 70 Exit 161 and public infrastructure improvements at The Grove, 27th and Canterbury.

The complete June 10 agenda is available here. The meeting starts at 4 p.m. in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.