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Taunton airport updates aeronautical study, grant applications and finances; new mower grant approved
Summary
ASG Engineering submitted a draft aeronautical study May 20 and grant applications are advancing; the commission accepted engineer and financial reports and approved a MassDOT grant to buy a commercial zero‑turn mower.
Taunton Municipal Airport officials told the Airport Commission May 28 that an aeronautical obstacle study has moved into public review and that several airport infrastructure projects are advancing under FAA and MassDOT grant applications.
Why it matters: The aeronautical study and related grant work address obstructions that can affect approach minimums and airport operations; the taxiway and fuel‑farm projects are part of multi‑agency permitting and grant steps required before construction.
Engineering and FAA review: ASG Engineering submitted a draft aeronautical study and obstacle action plan to the FAA on May 20, the engineer reported; FAA and MassDOT comments were due June 3. The draft includes mapped obstructions on the airfield and off‑site items that could take years to resolve because they may require additional legal steps and property actions. Commissioners were told…
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