The purpose of the South Haven Area Airport Authority is to plan, promote, acquire, construct, improve, enlarge, own and maintain the airport; to own and operate an airport including land, landing strip, navigational aids and buildings; to provide efficient service to all who use the facility; and to initiate and maintain rules and regulations for the operation of the authority and the airport.

The present membership of the Authority shall consist of the cities of South Haven and Bangor, the townships of Covert, Geneva and South Haven, all of Van Buren County; and of Casco Township, Allegan County and such other communities as shall join with the Authority at a later date.

The Authority shall be governed by a Board consisting of two members from the City of South Haven, two members of Bangor and Townships of South Haven, Geneva, and Casco, to be appointed by their respective legislative bodies, and two members At-large to be appointed by the Michigan Aeronautics Commission and confirmed by the members of the Authority. The number of board members from each governmental unit is based on total population and the amount of State Equalized Evaluation for the respective governmental units.

Airport Authority Public Act 206 of 1957

Airport Authority Bylaws

Current Members

Dave Johnson, Mgr
Don Woodhams, Chair
Jeff Hollis, Vice Chair
George Davis(alternate)
George Dunn (alternate)
Charles Smith, Covert Twp
Chuck Griffin, Covert Twp
Larry Neilsen, City of Bangor
Joe DeGrandchamp, SH Twp
David Orr, Geneva Twp
Vacant, Casco Twp

The Airport Authority meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the South Haven Area Regional Airport.
See calendar for meeting dates.