The Juneau International Airport Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Andres Delgado is the new Juneau International Airport Manager. The Airport Board appointed Mr. Delgado during the August 14, 2025 board meeting. The position recently became vacant when Patty Wahto retired.
Delgado has been the Maintenance and Operations Superintendent at the Juneau International Airport since July 2022. Prior to his service with the City and Borough of Juneau, he worked as Assistant Operations Manager and Marketing Program Manager at the Bakersfield Jet Center in California. Delgado holds a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Administration from Utah Valley University.
“I am honored to accept the position of Airport Manager with the City and Borough of Juneau. I appreciate the confidence placed in me and look forward to continuing to serve the Juneau International Airport and the community in this new capacity,” said Delgado
“Since the departure of Patty Wahto, Andres has demonstrated his worth to the Juneau International Airport as he has taken on increasing responsibilities under Interim Airport Manager Dave Palmer,” said Airport Board Chair Eve Soutiere. “The Board of Directors is very pleased to appoint an applicant who is familiar with the Juneau International Airport and the community, has the right skills to perform as the Airport Manager, and will continue to grow in the position.”
Delgado will start as the Airport Manager for the City and Borough of Juneau on August 18, 2025 and will be paid an annual salary of $168,958.40. Delgado will report to the Juneau International Airport Board of Directors.