“This project will help ensure that Amigos del Cielo will continue to be a stellar recreational destination, and provide a consistent landing surface for a wide variety of airplanes and pilot skill levels,” said Recreational Aviation Foundation New Mexico Liaison Ron Keller. “As with any recreational airstrip, continued maintenance is needed to keep the airstrip in a safe and enjoyable condition.”
Airport
East Hampton played the long game
I’ve never been to East Hampton. But I have been to a few resort towns. Balancing what makes a place a resort (atmosphere) with what keeps a place a resort (money) will never be easy.
Pandemic, supply chain issues could be boon for GA airports
To counter supply chain strain and congestion at major airport hubs, Burrell Aviation determined that smaller, more easily accessible municipal airports represent an unprecedented opportunity.
Prefer to takeoff on turf?
A new Advisory Circular from the FAA is a “huge win for recreational aviation,” with the agency creating a pathway for turf operations to be established at airports.
Pilots gather to prepare 21W for summer
The Ranger Creek Work Party and Chili feed has become an annual tradition for pilots to gather and get the airstrip open for summer flying.
Cleveland’s Burke Lakefront Airport under fire
The future of Burke Lakefront Airport (KBKL), including the possibility of closing the city-owned facility that occupies a prime piece of waterfront real estate in downtown Cleveland, has been thrown in doubt, according to a new report from Cleveland.com.
GA advocates oppose legislation that would close KHFD
A proposed bill in the Connecticut General Assembly would lead to the closure of Hartford-Brainard Airport (KHFD), requiring the state to redevelop the property.
Work begins on new hangar at KDVT
The first phase of the 60,000-square-foot hangar complex is expected to be completed by early 2023.
VNY to host virtual career day
The two-hour program is designed to introduce high school students to the wide range of career opportunities in general aviation.