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MRY Metamorphosis

Transforming MRY to Reflect the Vibrancy of the Monterey Region
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Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is undergoing a metamorphosis to make way for constructing new federally required safety enhancement projects. The MRY Metamorphosis (also known as the Safety Enhancement Program) is a multiphase transformation that includes a replacement passenger terminal and an adjacent aircraft parking apron, which is currently underway with the terminal groundbreaking anticipated in 2025.

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News James HerreraMonterey Herald

Monterey Regional Airport Executive Director La Pier to retire

MONTEREY – Monterey Regional Airport will see its Executive Director fly off into the sunset as Mike La Pier retires next year concluding eight years of service. “It is with great pride that I announce my retirement as the Executive Director of Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) effective June 6, 2025,” La Pier said in his letter of resignation to the Monterey Peninsula Airport District Board of Directors and airport staff.

News David SchmalzMonterey County Weekly

Mike La Pier, executive director of the Monterey Regional Airport, announces his pending retirement

Mike La Pier, who’s served as Monterey Regional Airport’s executive director since being hired in June 2016, announced today, Sept. 24, that he will be retiring effective June 6, 2025. In his announcement, La Pier highlighted the many accomplishments achieved by the airport staff in his tenure, including increasing the airport’s cash reserves from $2.8 million to $14 million and counting. 

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