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Leesburg Airport Commission hears progress on tower, runway rehab and taxiway redesign
Summary
Commission received an update on multiple capital projects at Leesburg Municipal Airport, including an ongoing environmental review for a new air traffic control tower, a planned runway rehabilitation to be bid this summer, multi‑year taxiway relocation design and a perimeter fence project; staff described grant timing and outreach plans.
The Leesburg Airport Commission received a multipart update on capital projects at the municipal airport, with staff outlining progress on an air traffic control tower, runway rehabilitation, taxiway relocation and perimeter‑fence replacement.
The commission was told the environmental review for the new air traffic control tower began in January and that the Virginia Department of Historic Resources has been contacted as part of that study. Staff said they expect the environmental portion of the report to be mostly complete by April or May and planned public outreach tied to the environmental review, with a possible open house in June to show tower visuals, height and site plans and solicit public input.
Commissioners and staff discussed public concerns about perceived increases in airport traffic from a tower, and staff said the outreach…
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