In the Airport Engineer’s report on May 13, 2026, J-U-B’s Kent Atkin noted that the taxilane project is complete and that they are now working on obtaining a new LED beacon for the airport using remaining project funds. Striping remains to be completed, and a future project after the taxiway replacement could include LED runway lights. The LED beacon work indicates the airport is transitioning to more energy-efficient airfield lighting and has funding to purchase and install at least the beacon in the near term. While J-U-B is guiding the effort, the minutes do not name an equipment vendor or installation contractor, suggesting there may still be opportunities for suppliers of FAA-compliant LED beacons, installers, and firms that can support a broader LED airfield lighting upgrade program including future runway lighting replacement.
The taxilane project came in early and under budget, freeing funds for the LED beacon; this could ma...
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