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Airport Authority
The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority was created on January 1, 2003,
as an independent agency to manage the day-to-day operations of San Diego International
Airport and address the region’s long-term air transportation needs.
The legislation that created the Airport Authority mandates three main responsibilities:
- Operate San Diego International Airport
- Plan for the future air transportation needs of the region
- Serve as the region’s Airport Land Use Commission – and ensure the adoption of land
use plans that protect public health and safety surrounding all 16 of the county’s
airports.
The Airport Authority is governed by an appointed board of nine members who represent
all areas of San Diego County and three ex-officio members. To contact or send information
or materials to the Board,
click here.
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Bruce R. Boland
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Mayor, City of San Diego
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January 31, 2012
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Greg Cox
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San Diego County Board of Supervisors
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January 31, 2013
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Vacant |
Governor, State of California
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June 30, 2011
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Jim Desmond, Mayor, City of San Marcos
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North Inland area mayors
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January 31, 2012
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Ramona Finnila
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North Coastal area mayors
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January 31, 2011
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Robert H. Gleason, Board Chair
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Mayor, City of San Diego
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January 31, 2011
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Jim Panknin
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East County area mayors
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January 31, 2013
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Tom Smisek, Vice Chair
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South County area mayors
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January 31, 2012
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Anthony Young, Councilmember, City of San Diego
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Mayor, City of San Diego
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January 31, 2013
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Ex Officio Board Members
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Laurie Berman
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District 11 Director CEA, CALTRANS
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N/A
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Colonel Frank A. Richie
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U.S. Department of the Navy Representative
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N/A
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Public meetings of the full Airport
Authority Board take place at 9:00 a.m. on the first Thursday of every month on
the Third Floor of the Commuter Terminal at the Airport. Several standing committees
of the Board have been formed to better address key policy areas and develop items
for consideration by the full Board. They also hold regular public meetings and
include: Executive Committee Executive Personnel and Compensation Committee Finance
Committee Audit Committee Terminal Development Program Committee Airport Authority
President/CEO Thella F. Bowens is responsible for management oversight of the Authority,
the Authority’s annual budget and a staff of approximately 355 aviation professionals.
The Airport Authority’s operating revenues for Fiscal Year 2007 were $125.4 million.
In addition, there were $37.2 million in non-operating revenues, net (primarily
Passenger Facility Charges) and $7.1 million in capital grant contributions in Fiscal
Year 2007. Operating expenses for the same period totaled $138.0 million.
The Airport Authority is funded through user fees, not local taxes.
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