Development of Lunken Airport Lease Area 58 Airport Rd

The City of Cincinnati is leasing a 6.229‑acre parcel at Lunken Airport (Lease Area 58) for private development of Fixed‑Base Operator (FBO) facilities, hangars, or related aviation uses. The lease is a 6‑year base term with up to eight three‑year renewal options, triple‑net, and a minimum base rent of $0.35 per square foot per year. Offerors must submit a detailed development vision, demonstrate aviation‑related experience, and prove financial capacity to fund construction, as the City provides no subsidies. The selection will be scored on alignment with the airport’s mission, site utilization, experience, and financial strength. • Lease of 271,337 sf (≈ 6.2 acres) for private aviation development – no city funding for improvements. • Base rent ≥ $0.35 / sf / yr plus CPI adjustments; 1 % operating fee on gross revenue. • Triple‑net lease: lessee assumes all utilities, taxes, maintenance, and insurance. • Evaluation criteria (100‑point scale) focus on mission alignment, site plan, experience, and financial capacity. • Submission via Bonfire portal by 12 Nov 2025; pre‑submission Teams meeting on 24 Sep 2025.