Our Airport, Our Future: Why the Lacombe Regional Airport Master Plan Survey Matters

The Lacombe Regional Airport Master Plan survey is open right now, and we want to make sure every business owner in our community takes a few minutes to fill it out. Here's why it matters.

More Than a Runway

It's easy to drive past the airport and not give it a second thought. But from where we sit at the Chamber, the airport is one of the most underrated assets our region has.

When a company is scouting Central Alberta for a place to invest, "there's a good airstrip ten minutes away" carries real weight. It means corporate aviation access. It means medevac and firefighting support when it counts. And every business based at the airport, from maintenance shops to flight training to aerial applicators serving our ag sector, means jobs and tax base for our region.

That's not a playground for a few hobby pilots. That's economic infrastructure.

What Success Could Look Like

We're not talking about becoming the next big passenger hub. Success for our airport looks like full hangars with a waiting list. Aviation businesses setting up shop right here. An asset that pays its own way and gives Lacombe an edge when investment decisions are being made.

Getting there starts with a plan. And a good plan starts with hearing from you.

Your Voice Shapes the Plan

The Master Plan will guide decisions about the airport for years to come. What gets invested in. What gets prioritized. What role the airport plays in our region's growth.

That's why the survey matters. Whether you use the airport every week or have never set foot on the property, your perspective counts. Maybe you see opportunity. Maybe you have concerns about noise or traffic. Maybe you just want to know the airport won't be a drain on municipal budgets. All of that belongs in the conversation.

Take Five Minutes Today

The survey is quick, and the impact is long term. If you haven't filled it out yet, now's the time!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LacombeAirport

Have questions about the Master Plan process or want to talk about what the airport means for your business? Give us a call or stop by the Chamber office. We'd love to chat!