Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority (GACRAA)

Effective March 21, 2024

GACRAA consists of a group of nine political appointees:

  • The Gainesville City Commission appoints 5 members
  • Alachua County Board of Commissioners appoints 1 member
  • The Governor of the State of Florida appoints 3 members

The authority is responsible for making decisions regarding activity, policy, and budgeting measures necessary to manage the airport operations.  Public Records Requests should be directed to Airport Staff.  Please call 352-373-0249 or click here to submit your request.

Officers

Member Position Appointing Body
Craig Carter Chair City Commission
Kinnon Thomas Vice-Chair City Commission
Jean Calderwood Governor
Todd Chase City Commission
Adrian Hayes-Santos City Commission
Bob Page Governor
Fred Posner County Commission
Kevin Thorpe City Commission
Open Position Governor
GACRAA Committees
GACRAA By-Laws