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Middleton commission says resident reports logged; staff finds flight activity follows FAA procedures
Summary
Residents on Ellington Way emailed complaints about low or intentional overflights; staff told the commission that logged reports show no regulatory violations and that many flights follow published instrument and noise‑abatement procedures. Commissioners asked staff to send a written reply clarifying prior responses and limits of city authority.
At a July meeting, the Middleton Airport Commission reviewed recent complaints from Ellington Way residents who said aircraft were flying low over their neighborhood and, in some correspondence, accused pilots of intentional harassment. Brian, the city liaison, told commissioners two residents emailed concerns that were included in the meeting record and asked staff to respond in writing.
Rich, the airport manager, reported that between May 28 and June 28 five individuals filed 12 noise/overflight reports and in July six individuals filed another 11 reports; one…
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