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Board weighs tie-down fees, lease language and insurance limits as answer to derelict aircraft
Summary
Members reviewed examples from other airports on tie-down and long-term parking policies, discussed raising tenant liability limits and were cautioned that FAA-funded apron areas cannot be made exclusive long-term leases.
Rob (board member) presented research on tie-down rules, derelict aircraft policies and fee structures used by other small airports and recommended the board consider a formal tie-down/lease arrangement to provide contact information for aircraft owners and legal authority to remove derelicts.
Rob summarized examples he reviewed from multiple states and said tie-down programs commonly give the first seven days free for transient aircraft and then charge daily or monthly rates. He cited a Columbus, Mont., example that begins charging after a seven-day free period and said monthly tie-down rates at comparable airports range roughly from $15 to $60 depending on aircraft type and local policy.
Rob recommended a written policy or…
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