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acquisitions, the facility expansion was paid for with funds from the 
airport’s general operations budget, with no financing needed.
Fronapfel expects to fully utilize the expanded facility and new 
multi-function vehicles this winter. “Last winter (2025-2026) was 
very mild here, with little snow,” he relates. “We couldn’t really 
give these machines a full test. I anticipate that this winter will 
allow us to do that. I believe we are sufficiently prepared for what 
Mother Nature throws at us.” 

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