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Trans. Expo Comments- Existing Airport |
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West Black Ridge |
Comments:- Keep the existing airport for private use and fire fighting use ( also small plane aviation repair and helicopters) by turning into a flying community – selling lots for hangers and homes for $1M each (20 parcels) and hold local flying (winter, spring, summer and fall) to attract private flyers to St. George for a show of planes (airshow-non-flying) so that we will fill up the hotels/motels/restaurants, etc. and bring more money to our economy during slow.
Response:
Keeping the existing airport in operation after the new one is built has been considered for many years,. Unfortunately, it is not an option. There are two major reasons why it can't be done.- First, the FAA will not allow two airports to operate that close together - for safety, operational and feasibility reasons.
- Secondly, the value of the land is critical to the financial plan for building the new airport. Without selling the old airport land, the City could not afford to build the new airport.
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