The Galesburg City Council is poised to rename the Galesburg Regional Airport after Harrel W. Timmons, recognizing his decades of service. Timmons, an aviation pioneer and community leader, founded Jet Air Inc. in 1969, contributing vastly to the airport’s success and the local community. The renaming resolution will be discussed at the City Council meeting on December 16, 2024.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to honor and thank Harrel for his noteworthy contributions to the Galesburg airport,” said Eric Hanson, Galesburg City Manager. “The City is grateful for the leadership Harrel has provided at the airport and pleased to have this opportunity to thank him for his outstanding service to our community.”
The Galesburg Regional Airport is home to the National Stearman Fly-in, and Timmons has been a member of the National Stearman Board of Directors since its inception in 1971 and the Stearman Foundation Board of Directors.
In addition to his substantial contributions at the airport, Timmons is active in the community and has been a member of the Galesburg Rotary Club for more than 40 years. He and his wife have been involved in the Rotary Youth Exchange, bringing students worldwide to our community.