Longmont Revives Airport Landing Fee Discussion
Council has directed staff to develop new rates as Vance Brand faces pressure to increase airport revenue.
Council has directed staff to develop new rates as Vance Brand faces pressure to increase airport revenue.
Fees beginning at $10 take effect Oct. 1, while AOPA questions the airport’s methodology.
New FAA filing questions Mesa’s financial analysis and raises concerns about displaced training traffic.
Airport officials are looking at new revenue sources as demand for aircraft storage remains high.
Section 105 would restrict the use of ADS-B data to identify aircraft for revenue collection without an owner or operator’s consent.
Long Beach Airport officials are examining whether general aviation landing fees could be implemented.
The issue centers on House ALERT Act language included alongside broader ADS-B safety proposals.
New law restricts use of ADS-B data for fee and tax collection from certain aircraft operators.
The agency cited pending complaints, federal obligations and possible safety impacts.
Measure would apply to smaller Part 91 aircraft operating in the state.