Airport Authority
We believe in putting transparency into travel.
That’s why we’ve provided helpful, detailed information about how we operate so you have the latest information about our approach and planning.
That’s why we’ve provided helpful, detailed information about how we operate so you have the latest information about our approach and planning.
The Metropolitan Airport Authority of Rock Island County is governed by a Board of Commissioners appointed by the Rock Island County Board Chairman and the mayors of East Moline, Moline, Milan, Rock Island and Silvis.
Minutes
September 2021 Purchasing Committee Meeting Minutes
June 2022 Internal Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes
September 2022 Meeting Minutes
December 2021 Planning Committee Minutes
Annual and July 2022 Meeting Minutes
December 2021 Internal Affairs Committee Minutes
Meeting Agendas and Notices
May 2023 Meeting Notice and Agenda
Purchasing Committee Meeting Notice and Agenda May 2023
April 2023 Meeting Notice and Agenda
March 2023 Meeting Notice and Agenda
February 2023 Meeting Notice and Agenda
January 2023 Meeting Notice and Agenda
December 2022 Meeting Notice and Agenda
Internal Affairs Committee Meeting Notice and Agenda December 2022
November 2022 Meeting Notice and Agenda
November 2022 Special Meeting Notice and Agenda
October 2022 Meeting Notice and Agenda
September 2022 Meeting Notice and Agenda
August 2022 Meeting Notice and Agenda
Planning Committee Meeting Notice and Agenda August 2022
July 2022 Meeting Notice and Agenda
July 2022 Annual Meeting Notice
July 2022 Special Meeting Notice and Agenda
June 2022 Meeting Notice and Agenda
Internal Affairs Committee Meeting Notice and Agenda June 2022
May 2022 Meeting Notice and Agenda
April 2022 Meeting Notice and Agenda
March 2022 Meeting Notice and Agenda
Benjamin Leischner, A.A.E., joined the Quad Cities International Airport as the executive director in 2018. During his time at the helm, Leischner created an ambitious roadmap to improve the passenger experience through adding amenities and embarking on a major terminal upgrade, as well as renew the organization’s focus on infrastructure, accountability and taking a more prominent role as an economic engine for the Quad Cities region.
Leischner previously worked for the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for 7 years, holding positions of increased levels of responsibility. He most recently served as Airport Operations Manager/Airline Scheduling Manager. He has previous experience with the Port of Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport, and DY Consultants. He earned a bachelor’s degree in aviation management and flight operations from the Florida Institute of Technology and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Nebraska. Leischner is an Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) from the American Association of Airport Executives and is a commercial instrument pilot.
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