Comments on: The Battle Over Small Airport Funding

By: Clint WHite

Clint WHite — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:53:48 +0000

What has been lost by short sighted articles in USA Today is the vital link that small airports give to communities around the country. Just because they are not served by major airlines dosent make them useless. Some of these “small” airports are lifelines of business and commerce to countless small towns. In some cases in more remote areas, small airports are the ONLY way to get people, good and services to the community.

It should also be remembered that the business that small aiports bring in create a “domino effect” in the local economy. From restaurants, to the local gas station to the tax base of the community, these airfields support countless jobs. There seems to be a movement by some to economically shoot ourselves in the foot.

By: Russ

Russ — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:37:08 +0000

To me it makes sense to have the small airports and the commerce they provide. My take is that most Americans have no idea how much actual commerce goes on daily at these airports and I also think that when you ask the average citizen about these airports they have a perception that they are used by rich and famous people who have enough money to fund them themselves. Since most Amricans view owning an aircraft as a luxury only afforded to people of high income. Sad really that this is the perception because here in Lake Placid I see many people who I’m sure would not qualify as high income flying into spend the weekend. These airports also serve as a backup to to the larger ones in an emergency and like anything “emergency” related, their value is rated during a crisis not before.

BTW worked on the other side of the fence from Tune at Western Express in the late 90’s and was always amazed at the amount of air traffic there.

By: Allen Howell

Allen Howell — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:58:34 +0000

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