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Developers pitch hangar campus at church property; FAA rules and commission precedent seen as obstacles
Summary
Investors told the Springdale Airport Commission they intend to buy land south of the airport to build large hangars and keep operations off the city's balance sheet; commissioners and staff flagged FAA "through-the-fence" guidance and prior commission minutes as likely legal and grant-related obstacles.
Developers looking to build hangars on a parcel south of Springdale Airport told the commission on Aug. 21 they have bought or are under contract to buy land adjacent to the field and want to develop through-the-fence access for large corporate aircraft. Commissioners, staff and opponents raised FAA guidance and past commission precedent as key obstacles. John Dugger and Jean (Gene) Nicholas told the commission they want to purchase the Tabernacle Church property south of the airport entrance and build multiple hangars, including a large facility to hold international-range…
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