Manhattan to upgrade Airport parking lot, charge parking fee to finance

Manhattan Regional Airport parking lot plans (courtesy of the City of Manhattan)

Parking at the Manhattan Regional Airport will come at a cost at a yet-to-be determined date.

The City Commission unanimously approved a $4.5 million project — including interest — to expand the lot from around 700 spots to around 900 spots, repair existing asphalt of which more than a third is failing and improve lighting among other aspects. A $5 per day fee is estimated to bring in $700,000 per year, which will finance the project which only needs $615,000 per year to cover the bond.

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