Spring City Aviation Acquires KJVL FBO in Janesville, Expanding to Five Wisconsin Locations
Why It MattersFBO networks are increasingly built through acquisition of existing facilities that plug into shared fuel and rewards programs, letting operators expand regional coverage without building sites from scratch.
What happened
Spring City Aviation has acquired the fixed-base operation at KJVL, Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport in Janesville, expanding its Wisconsin network to five locations: four full-service FBOs and one charter location. The acquisition coincides with the company's 30th anniversary.
Headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Spring City Aviation offers private charter, aircraft management, maintenance, aircraft sales and FBO services, and holds an ARGUS Gold rating. Owner and CEO Brian Behrens said, "As we celebrate 30 years in the sky, we're excited to welcome Janesville into the Spring City Aviation family," adding that KJVL "enhances our ability to provide charter passengers, aircraft owners and pilots with expanded access to premium FBO services and exceptional customer care." President Josh Siehoff said the company intends to build on the existing foundation at KJVL while integrating the Janesville team into Spring City Aviation.
The KJVL facility features 6,400 square feet of hangar space, 2,000 square feet of office space including a conference room with full audiovisual equipment and seating for eight, pilot lounges, and comprehensive ground handling. Enhanced services will include charter operations, on-site aircraft maintenance and quick-turn capabilities. The FBO operates within the Avfuel Network, giving customers access to the AVTRIP rewards program, Avfuel Contract Fuel pricing and the Avfuel Pro Card.
Industry impact & what to watch
This deal fits the broader pattern of regional FBO operators growing by acquiring established facilities rather than building new ones, folding existing staff and infrastructure into a larger network. Spring City Aviation now runs five Wisconsin locations, giving it denser in-state coverage for charter, management and maintenance customers who value consistent service across multiple airports.
Membership in the Avfuel Network is a structural piece of this economics: it gives the acquired FBO immediate access to contract fuel pricing, a rewards program and a payment card without needing to build those systems independently, which is part of why buying an existing site can be faster than starting one. Whether the Janesville location adds charter aircraft or maintenance capacity beyond what is already there will depend on how quickly the integration Josh Siehoff described takes hold.
