What Happened
Federal Aviation Administration and Senators Support Keeping Airport Open
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has welcomed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Ohio’s U.S. senators for their decisive opposition to the closure of Burke Lakefront Airport. Following a tour of an FAA air traffic control facility, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford and Sen. Bernie Moreno made clear that closing the airport is not an option. The airport generates $195 million in direct annual economic activity and sustains 664 jobs, making it a vital asset for the region. The NBAA, along with local and national organizations, has worked to keep the airport open, and the FAA’s comments validate the importance of preserving the airport. This development was reported by an unknown source.