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Board hears update on advanced air mobility task force; St. Pete exploring local role
Summary
Forward Pinellas heard an update on advanced air mobility May 14; city staff said a St. Petersburg task force will report in the fall on potential roles for local airports and vertiports as eVTOL technology develops.
Forward Pinellas heard an update May 14 about advanced air mobility (AAM), the emerging set of vertical/horizontal takeoff electric aircraft and related infrastructure.
Chair Gina Driscoll described a St. Petersburg task force studying potential local roles, including use of Albert Whitted Airport and other locations for vertiports. Driscoll said the task force is intended to be small with rotating guest presenters and will report back to city council in the fall with findings and recommendations.
Board members and staff discussed potential implications, including vertiport siting, energy and fire-suppression requirements, the likely initial market for short executive trips and the need to consider comprehensive-plan and zoning amendments if local participation proceeds. Council member Menino and others encouraged a briefing from FDOT or industry representatives; staff said they would share materials and explore scheduling a presentation for the board.
Driscoll noted that Tampa International Airport and Clearwater airport staff have participated in regional discussions, and that the city's task force will consider research and operational roles as well as possible vertiport siting.
