Conversations in South St. Paul - Ep. 7 | Andrew Wall
Monday, October 20, 2025
Introduction of Airport Director Andrew Wall
Personal background and interests of Andrew Wall
Overview of Fleming Field (South St. Paul Airport) operations
Emergency management and recent incident protocols
Capital improvement projects including runway and taxiway reconstruction
Future fuel system replacement project
Economic impact of the airport on the region
History of Fleming Field as a former Navy base
Community engagement and public access to the airport
Career opportunities in the aviation industry
Notable Quotes (2)
If it is going to happen, an airport's a good place for it to happen, rather than somebody's yard or somebody's business.
Emergency ProceduresDiscussing the safety and containment of an incident involving a plane flip on airport property.
Think of a job that you want to do and there is probably a mirror image of that job in aviation.
Aviation CareersExplaining the diversity of career paths within the aviation industry to high school students.
People (3)
Jimmy FrancisMayor
Mayor of South St. Paul hosting Conversations in South St. Paul.
Andrew WallAirport Director
Manager of Fleming Field since 2018.
George H.W. BushFormer US President
Trained as a Navy pilot at Fleming Field.
Places Mentioned
Fleming Field (South St. Paul Airport)South St. PaulWest St. PaulInver Grove HeightsEaganDes Moines, IowaFort Snelling
Events & Meetings (2)
- Commemorative Air Force dance, September 13th or 14th
- Spring/Fall EAA Pancake Breakfasts