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Manassas airport commission outlines Part 139 pursuit; tower replacement could cost $18–20 million
Summary
Airport commissioners reported record operations, new tenants and fuel sales, and said the field is preparing for possible Part 139 commercial certification. Commissioners flagged a possible $18–20 million cost for a replacement air traffic control tower and suggested seeking federal support.
The Manassas City Airport Commission reported growth in based aircraft and operations and described work to position the field for potential Part 139 (commercial service) certification, while warning that a modern replacement control tower could cost an estimated $18–20 million.
Rod Hall, chairman of the Airport Commission, briefed council on the annual report and highlighted growth: 426 based aircraft (up from 403) and more than…
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