The Airport Advisory Board consists of seven (7) at-large members. Additionally, a member of the City Council is appointed as an ex-officio member. Each at-large member is appointed to serve a three (3) year term. 

The board is advisory only and provides recommendations to City Council on matters concerning long-range planning, land use, and improvements for the Vance Brand Airport. Duties of the Airport Advisory Board include:

• reviewing and recommending a long-range master plan and financing plan for the Vance Brand Airport;
• reviewing and recommending actions concerning leases, fees, and annual budgets for the airport;
• developing and recommending annual goals and objectives for operation and development of the airport;
• reviewing and recommending actions concerning the airport rules;
• presenting an annual report concerning the status of the airport;
• promoting the development and utilization of the airport pursuant to the adopted master plan and airport rules; and
• promoting awareness, utilization, and development of the airport pursuant to, and consistent with, the Council’s adopted goals and objective and master plan.