The Alva Regional Airport is having some difficulty keeping enough part-time help to cover weekends and other responsibilities. City Business Manager Angelica Brady suggested the Alva Airport Commission discuss hiring a full time employee instead. Commission members agreed, and it will be put on next month’s agenda for consideration.

The airport is busier than anticipated with the CAA (Corporate Aircraft Association) designation which has led to the need for more weekend coverage. Commission member Paul Kinzie pointed out, according to the financial statement, the airport is about to “max out”...