Saturday, January 05, 2013

Denison Municipal (KDNS), Iowa: Airport has a new manager

New airport manager Chris Willenborg, Manning, was welcomed to the Denison Municipal Airport on Wednesday by the Denison Airport Commission. Willenborg, right, is greeted by Dr. Dennis Crabb, chairman of the airport commission. 
Photo by Greg Forbes


The Denison Municipal Airport began the New Year under new management.

Chris Willenborg, originally of Manning, was officially welcomed to Denison as the airport manager on January 2 by the members of the Denison Airport Commission.

Willenborg said the management job was a position he had interest in and jumped at the opportunity when it opened.

As the airport manager, he will overlook the upkeep of the runway, snow removal, lawn care around the grounds and maintenance of the facility. He will also help organize the annual Clarence Chamberlain flight breakfast.

Aside from his managerial duties, Willenborg is also in the process of obtaining his commercial rating to be a flight instructor. He said he hopes to have his rating by the end of 2013 or early 2014 and will then give flight lessons.

Willenborg stated that he is new to the Denison area but as a resident of Manning, is familiar with the community. Therefore, he aims to promote the airport and the flight industry to the people of Denison and Crawford County.

“I’m looking forward to the opportunities Denison offers,” Willenborg said. “I hope to arouse interest in aviation around the community and promote the airport throughout the area.”

He added that he will attempt to promote the airport through interaction with the community and eventually plans to create a website for the facility. When he is able to, he also wishes to instruct students at the Denison airport.

“I hope to get students here after getting my flight instructor’s license and ultimately get more pilots in the area.”

Willenborg officially began his role on Wednesday, January 2. While two days leaves little time to know the demands of the job, Willenborg said he has been training and the transition is going smoothly so far.

“I’ve been learning the ropes and how it (the airport) is operated, how to take care of the monthly billing and how the equipment runs,” Willenborg stated. “It’s been going well and everyone has been really nice.”

http://www.airnav.com/airport/KDNS

Story and Photo:  http://www.southwestiowanews.com

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