2020 Wisconsin Airports Rates and Charges Survey June 2021
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2020 Wisconsin Airports Rates and Charges Survey June 2021 Wisconsin Airports Rates and Charges Survey: 2020 Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 3 Trends and Observations .................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Fuel ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 100LL .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Jet A ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5 MoGas.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Landing Fees ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Tie-down Fees ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Hangar Rentals .................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 T-Hangar Rentals .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Community Hangar Rentals ...................................................................................................................................................... 14 Hangar Ground Leases ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Private Hangars ............................................................................................................................................................................. 20 Corporate Hangars ....................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Commercial Hangars ................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Commercial Aeronautical Tenants ............................................................................................................................................. 26 Agricultural Leases ............................................................................................................................................................................ 29 Financial Self-Sustainability .......................................................................................................................................................... 29 List of Responding Airports ........................................................................................................................................................... 31 2 | Page Wisconsin Airports Rates and Charges Survey: 2020 Introduction Each year, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Aeronautics (BOA) surveys public use airports in Wisconsin for information regarding rates, charges and related activities. Per Wisconsin Administrative Code Trans 55, airports are required to submit responses as a condition of receiving state funding. More importantly, the survey results serve as a comparative tool to help airports gauge financial practices and needs. In February 2021, the 2020 Rates and Charges Survey was distributed to the 97 airports included in the Wisconsin State Airport System Plan (SASP). Respondents completed the survey by using an online survey tool or by submitting a hard copy. Of the 97 SASP airports, 91 provided a response to the survey. Respondents included all eight commercial service airports, all 14 large general aviation (GA) airports, 45 out of 48 medium GA airports, and 24 out of 27 small GA airports, for a total SASP response rate of 96 percent. A complete list of responding airports can be found at the end of this report starting on page 31. It is important to note that airport representatives were responsible for the accuracy of the answers provided. If there are questions regarding specific airport data, please consult the airport directly. This report is an overview of the 2020 survey results. Complete rates and charges survey data can be found on the BOA web site: https://wisconsindot.gov/av-pubs. Questions regarding this survey and report should be directed to Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Aeronautics, (608) 266-3351. Trends and Observations While much of the reported rates and charges only vary slightly year to year, a few trends and observations were identified following this year’s survey, many which can likely be attributed to effects of the pandemic. The average 100LL fuel price dropped to its lowest point since before 2012. Similarly, Jet A fuel prices decreased significantly in 2020. Figure 1 depicts the average fuel prices reported since 2012. Similarly, the amount of 100LL sold at GA airports decreased dramatically along with the amount of Jet A sold at commercial service airports. The average annual ground lease rate for a private hangar across all HISTORICAL FUEL PRICES responding airports increased by two cents to $0.16 per square foot. The 100LL Jet A most common rate also increased two $6 cents to $0.10 per square foot. $5 On a positive note, the number of $5 aircraft maintenance providers and $4 flight instruction opportunities increased compared to 2019. Also, the $4 number of airports reporting financial $3 self-sustainability increased. 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 AVERAGE FUEL PRICE PER GALLON PER PRICE FUEL AVERAGE Figure 1 3 | Page Wisconsin Airports Rates and Charges Survey: 2020 Fuel 100LL In 2020, 78 airports reported that 100LL fuel was available for purchase at their airport. It was available at all commercial service and large GA airports, all but two medium GA airports, and at 13 of 24 responding small GA airports. Of the 78 airports reporting 100LL sales, 46% indicated that the 100LL fuel was sold by a Fixed Base Operator (FBO) and 53% indicated that the fuel was sold by the airport itself. Fuel flowage fee data remained unchanged from 2019. Fuel flowage fees were levied at 59% of airports reporting 100LL sales in 2020 and averaged $0.24 per gallon. However, fuel prices on December 31st decreased significantly from an average of $4.59 per gallon in 2019 to an average of $4.06 in 2020. 100LL prices on December 31, 2020 are depicted on Figure 2 (p.7). In addition, Figure 3 (p.8) illustrates the quantity of 100LL sold at each airport. The average quantity of 100LL sold in 2020 decreased from approximately 42,000 gallons in 2019 to 23,000 gallons in 2020, a 45% decrease. However, commercial service and large general aviation airports actually reported a slight increase in 100LL sales compared to 2019, while medium and small general aviation airports reported a 62% and 88% drop in sales respectively. Table 1 categorizes 100LL seller, fuel flowage fee and price data by airport classification. 100 LL Data in Relation to Airport Classification Seller of 100LL Airport - 0 FBO - 8 Other - 0 Fuel Flowage Fees Yes - 7 No - 1 Commercial Average Fuel Flowage Fee $0.06 Service Average 100 LL Price $4.61 Average Gallons Sold 32,152 Seller of 100LL Airport - 2 FBO – 12 Other - 0 Large Fuel Flowage Fees Yes - 13 No - 1 General Average Fuel Flowage Fee $0.10 Aviation Average 100LL Price $4.14 Average Gallons Sold 45,565 Seller of 100LL Airport - 28 FBO - 16 Other - 0 Medium Fuel Flowage Fees Yes - 24 No - 20 General Average Fuel Flowage Fee $0.36 Aviation Average 100 LL Price $3.91 Average Gallons Sold 19,437 Seller of 100LL Airport - 13 FBO - 0 Other - 2 Small Fuel Flowage Fees Yes – 2 No - 12 General Average Fuel Flowage Fee $0.30 Aviation Average 100 LL Price $4.16 Average Gallons Sold 5,928 Table 1 4 | Page Wisconsin Airports Rates and Charges Survey: 2020 Jet A Jet A fuel sales were reported at 56 airports in 2020. All commercial service airports and large GA airports reported Jet A sales. In addition, 33 of 46 medium GA airports and one small GA airport reported Jet A sales. A total of 32 airports indicated that an FBO was the Jet A seller, while 24 airports specified that the airport sold the Jet A. Fuel flowage fees for Jet A were charged at 68% of airports reporting Jet A sales. Fuel flowage fees for Jet A averaged $0.26 per gallon sold, a substantial increase from 2019. Much like 100LL fuel prices, Jet A prices on December 31, 2020 decreased significantly when compared to 2019. The average price was $3.61 per gallon in 2020. Jet A