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Citrus County aviation board tables proposed policy on non-aviation events after public safety and tenant concerns
Summary
The Central County Aviation Advisory Board paused adoption of a proposed policy that would set rules for non-aviation events at county airports after lengthy debate, public comments and requests to consult FBOs and hangar tenants.
The Central County Aviation Advisory Board on Wednesday tabled a proposed policy that would govern non-aviation events at county airports, after board members, pilots and community speakers raised safety and business-impact concerns and asked staff to solicit tenant feedback before finalizing the rules.
The proposal, presented to the board in May 2025, would create an application process and set requirements — including insurance and financial terms — for groups seeking to use airport property for non-aviation activities. Board members and public commenters debated whether approvals should be limited to one-time events, whether recurring events should be allowed subject to annual review, and how the county should notify and consult fixed-base operators (FBOs) and other tenants.
Board chair Heiko Kallenbach said the proposal existed to provide a predictable framework because the airports had been asked to close runways or taxiways for events several times in…
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