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Air Force Research Laboratory plans short-term ionosphere experiment at Inverness Airport, board told
Summary
The Air Force Research Laboratory has requested site access at Inverness Airport for a multi-week ionospheric experiment that would use field antennas and temporary shelters; airport staff said the project appears to require no runway or taxiway closures and the board was notified for awareness only.
The Central County Aviation Advisory Board was informed that the Air Force Research Laboratory has requested to place antennas, receivers and supporting electronics on county property at Inverness Airport for an ionospheric research experiment, possibly in 2026 for up to three weeks on site.
Todd Regan, airport manager, told the board the project would deploy transmitters and a receiver array and may use a temporary shelter or an existing T-hangar for electronics. "They handle everything from NOTAMs to coordination with FAA and FCC," Regan said, adding that the team typically coordinates with federal agencies and does not require runway or taxiway closures.
Board members asked logistical questions about proximity to buildings and how the equipment would be powered. Regan said the nearest hanger would be about 500 feet away and that the research team packs power cables in 500-foot lengths. He said the group had not asked the county to pound stakes or provide shelter; the team would supply those items or house gear in a hangar if needed.
The board did not take any formal action; members requested that staff obtain further details from the Air Force contact and to notify the board when firm dates and site plans are available.
Background: The project was presented as a short-term research deployment that could help study radio-frequency propagation or ionospheric conditions; specific technical objectives were not detailed in the staff summary provided to the board.
