While a public grand opening celebration is slated for Spring 2025, pilots and their passengers can access the new FBO building now, according to company officials.
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Utah backcountry airstrips recognized by BLM
This is the first Travel Management Plan in which the Bureau of Land Management formally recognizes backcountry airstrips in Utah, according to officials with the Recreational Aviation Foundation.
Picture of the Day: Taxi into position and hold
Dennis Kirkwood submitted this photo and note: “Late afternoon flight in my Hummel Ultracruiser as I taxied for takeoff. Photo taken by Bob Komjathy with a high powered zoom lens at Brighton Airport (45G) in Brighton, Michigan.”
Airport Partner Program expands to Michigan
Since 2023, NASAO has offered its Airport Partner Program, designed to help airports “looking to enhance engagement with state government aviation agencies, stay apprised of the most current aviation issues, and access exclusive NASAO member resources.”
North Carolina airports have $88 billion impact on state’s economy
According to the recently released report, general aviation airports have an economic input of $7.1 billion, while employing more than 30,600 people and generating more than $378 million in state and local taxes.
Picture of the Day: King Air Sun
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “A King Air 350 sits on the ramp during this stunning sunset at Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) in Florida.”
New surveillance system built to prevent runway incursions
The solar-powered system is called Simple, Affordable, Flexible, and Expandable Runway Status Lights (SAFE-RWSL). It uses Automatic Dependent Surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) data and computer vision to activate runway lights in real time.
48Y to close permanently
The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the municipality of Piney, Manitoba, Canada, will permanently close the Piney-Pinecreek Border Airport (48Y) on Dec. 27, 2024.
New taxiway opens at Falcon Field Airport
Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ) in Mesa, Arizona, has a new Taxiway G, an addition that will streamline routing of aircraft from the north runway to southern airport facilities, according to airport officials.