Kansas Highway Patrol presents certificate of appreciation to Salina Airport
Kansas Highway Patrol presents certificate of appreciation to Salina Airport SAA photo. Salina, Kan., (May 16, 2011) - Troopers from the Kansas Highway Patrol Air Support Unit recognized the Salina Airport Authority maintenance crew for their outstanding assistance during the winter months with a certificate of appreciation, May 16 at the M. J. Kennedy Air Terminal Building. "The efforts of 'Gunner' Wiles and Loren Carleton are greatly appreciated" said East Region Commander Major Mark Goodlowe. "It is my understanding that these gentlemen ensure snow and ice are removed from the hangar door area. They have provided urea ice melt when necessary. They have assisted Technical Trooper Joe Ziegler in pushing the KHP aircraft into the hangar during the winter months when icy conditions did not permit the use of a tractor. I am extremely pleased to know that the relationship between the Kansas High Patrol and Salina Airport Authority is such that helpful assistance is offered when needed." The Kansas Highway Patrol and the Salina Airport Authority have always enjoyed a great partnership. The Kansas Highway Patrol Air Support Unit could be needed for a litany of circumstances regardless of weather or season. "We always put them on a high priority to make sure they can get their aircraft out and they can get into their parking lot," said Carleton who heads the airport's maintenance department. "We do everything we can to help them so they are ready to go anytime they need to." Keeping the hangar door area clear of snow and ice ensures the ability to launch at a moment's notice. "I never have to ask for help," said Ziegler. "They are there right away. Once, when the apron was solid ice I couldn't get the helicopter back in the hangar with my tug. Three guys came over and helped push it in." "It's our small part we can do so that the aircraft can get in the air to support troopers and citizens on the ground," said Airport Authority Executive Officer Tim Rogers, A.A.E. Salina Airport Authority The Salina Airport Authority is a body corporate and politic. The Authority was created by the City of Salina in April 1965 pursuant to the authority granted by the City by the surplus property and public airport authority act of the State of Kansas. The Authority is managed and controlled by a five-member Board of Directors appointed by the Salina City Commission. The Salina Airport Authority is home to the Salina Municipal Airport, the Salina Aviation Service Center and the Salina Airport Industrial Center. The board of directors and staff are proactive in providing the citizens ofSalina, Saline County and North Central Kansas with a center that support business and industry, which, in turn, provides jobs and payroll that benefit the region. The Salina Municipal Airport is the only commercial service airport serving Salina/Saline County and the 22-county area, which comprises North Central Kansas. The airport also services the corporate, business, private aviation and flight training needs of industry, business and individuals in the area. The Kansas Highway Patrol is devoted to improving quality of life through spirited and dedicated service. We pledge to be responsive to concerns of citizens and public safety partners. We will do this by providing professional law enforcement services and share resources in the most effective and efficient manner possible. We believe in treating all persons with courtesy and respect. The preservation of individual dignity and constitutional rights is paramount in performing our duties. Protecting the rights of co-workers and providing a safe, secure working environment are of equal importance. We are committed to providing protection of life and property through active enforcement of traffic, criminal, and other laws of the State of Kansas, and by supporting homeland security initiatives. We recognize our responsibility to uphold and enforce this authority in a competent, fair, and honest manner.
