An air guarantee agreement with SkyWest to provide service between Casper and Salt Lake City pays off, but Natrona County commissioners said Tuesday they want more help paying for it.
As the only international airport in Wyoming, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer makes himself available 24/7, as there are pilots and high-profile passengers on international charters and private jets who choose to make their entry into the U.S. in Casper.
Casper is on the short list to land the famous National Championship Air Races after a 60-year run in Reno, Nevada. Landing the event would be a $100 million shot in the arm for the city and region.
The tower, which dates back to 1954, doesn’t meet Federal Aviation Administration regulations. That s particularly troublesome because it s staffed by FAA controllers.