Aviation View April 2023

86 AVIATION VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1 this year. It was reported that there was a $20 million profit on that $4 million investment.” “At the airport, we are investing in the future as well,” he continues, “We are building a new hangar area that’s going to accommodate 30 hangars on the South side of the airfield. It is very hard to build there because the bedrock is so shallow, and it is pure basalt, one of the hardest rocks in the world – so it was expensive, but we decided to use the last of our Covid relief money to make those sites build-ready. This winter we have put in all the infrastructure needed for future builds on that side. We also started having a shuttle service to the University of Washington – and that has proven to be very beneficial,” he highlights. “My greatest reward in this job is the people. Most people who travel have no idea what goes into running an airport, or even what is happening behind the scenes for their flight. They do not realize what it takes to get them to their destination. I enjoy making it seamless and stress-free. That’s really what I strive for. So, my greatest reward is getting these individuals as return customers flying back and forth.” Isaacs reflects, “Looking into the future, I see us building out our South Industrial Park and hangar area, which will generate extra revenue and be a real benefit. Before I leave, I would love to see more air service. We must reestablish Seattle service because a large part of our customer base wants to fly to Seattle, and we currently don’t have that. I only see things getting better as we move forward.” PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n CCI Ammunition | Speer Ammunition www.cci-ammunition.com | www.speer.com CCI is headquartered in Lewiston, Idaho and manufactures a variety of rimfire and centerfire shotshell ammunition for hunting, competition and recreational shooting, as well as primers for reloading. It also produces industrial powerloads, Blazer handgun ammunition and is home to Speer Ammunition. CCI and Speer are part of the world’s leading sporting goods manufacturer, Vista Outdoor. Learn more at www. cci-ammunition.com and www.speer.com n Valley Vision, INC www.lewis-clarkvalley.org Valley Vision is dedicated to attracting new industry businesses, retention and expansion of existing industry businesses, and when possible, helping these businesses thrive in the Lewis-Clark Valley. We concentrate economic development programming so that these businesses will provide economic diversification and increase household earnings. We provide direct service to businesses which sell goods or services outside the area and provide resource referrals for all businesses. Valley Vision is dedicated to creating prosperity for the Lewis-Clark Valley and its residents.