Airport Commission
The Johnson County Board of Commissioners established the Johnson County Airport Commission (JCAC) on July 18, 1967, to operate, manage, and develop Executive Airport when it was transferred to the County by the City of Olathe. The JCAC also assumed responsibility in 1973 for Olathe Naval Air Station after it was deactivated and transferred to Johnson County. What was originally Johnson County Industrial Airport is now known as New Century AirCenter.
The following is a list of current Airport Commission members.
1st District Commissioner
Paula Schwach, Secretary
Beginning Date: Sep. 2025
Term Expires: Sep. 2027
2nd District Commissioner
Michael Moore, Chairman
Beginning Date: Sep. 2025
Term Expires: Sep. 2026
3rd District Commissioner
Sam Whitehead
Beginning Date: Sep. 2025
Term Expires: Sep. 2028
4th District Commissioner
Carol Lehman, Vice Chairman
Beginning Date: Sep. 2025
Term Expires: Sep. 2026
5th District Commissioner
R. Lee Harris
Beginning Date: Sep. 2025
Term Expires: Sep. 2027
6th District Commissioner
Dan Nielson, Treasurer
Beginning Date: Sep. 2025
Term Expires: Sep. 2028
Chairman Appointed Commissioner
Jib Felter
Beginning Date: Jan. 2026
Term Expires: Sep. 2027
2026 Calendar of Airport Commission Meetings
The Airport Commission meets on a monthly basis in the Airport Commission Administration Building, 1 New Century Parkway, Room 110, starting at 9 a.m. Below is a list of 2026 meeting dates.
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Date |
Time |
Purpose |
Location |
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Jan. 28 |
9 a.m. |
Regular Monthly Meeting |
Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110 |
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Feb. 25 |
9 a.m. |
Regular Monthly Meeting |
Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110 |
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March 25 |
9 a.m. |
Regular Monthly Meeting |
Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110 |
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March 25 |
Immediately Following Regular Meeting |
Master Plan Study Session |
Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110 |
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April 22 |
8:30 a.m. |
Joint BOCC Meeting |
Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110 |
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April 22 |
Immediately Following Joint Meeting |
Regular Monthly Meeting |
Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110 |
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May 27 |
9 a.m. |
Regular Monthly Meeting |
Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110 |
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June 24 |
9 a.m. |
Regular Monthly Meeting |
Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110 |
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July 22 |
9 a.m. |
Regular Monthly Meeting |
Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110 |
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Aug. 26 |
9 a.m. |
Regular Monthly Meeting |
Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110 |
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Sep. 23 |
9 a.m. |
Regular Monthly Meeting |
Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110 |
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Oct. 28 |
9 a.m. |
Regular Monthly Meeting |
Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110 |
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Dec. 2 |
9 a.m. |
Regular Monthly Meeting |
Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110 |
Public participation for planning items will be heard once the Chairman opens the floor for comments on each specific item.
Agendas
Minutes
Disclaimer: The electronic format of the Airport Commission Board Agenda, Minutes and Calendar are provided as a public service. This information does not constitute an official record of the Airport Commission Board, and no warranty or guarantee of any kind is provided. For official Airport Commission Board records, please contact the Johnson County Airport Commission Administration Office at 913-715-6000. Persons who may need assistance, the use of a sign language or oral interpreter, or who require special accommodations, should contact 913-715-6000, at least two business days prior to the meeting.