Airport Authority
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About
Chapter 4 – Airports of the Code of Ordinances provides regulations associated with the creation of the airport. The purpose of the Southwest Michigan Regional Airport Authority is:
- To plan, promote, acquire, construct, improve, enlarge, extend, own, lease and maintain real and personal property necessary to operate an airport;
- To operate the landing, navigational and building facilities necessary for such an airport;
- To provide efficient service to all who use the facility; and
- To initiate and maintain rules and regulations for the operation of the airport and the Authority.
Meetings
The Airport Authority Board meets the third Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Southwest Michigan Regional Airport terminal building, 1123 Territorial Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022.
Membership
The membership of the Authority consists of the following municipalities: the cities of Benton Harbor and St. Joseph,; the charter townships of Benton, Lincoln, and St. Joseph; and the township of Royalton.
The Authority is governed by a Board consisting of one representative and one alternate from each member municipality, to be appointed by its respective legislative body.
St. Joseph representatives are appointed by the City Commission. Members serve a five-year term.
Visit the Southwest Michigan Regional Airport (KBEH) to learn more about the facility.
