What Happened
Aviation Community Unites Against Proposed Airport Closure
The Vertical Aviation International (VAI) has expressed support for the FAA’s opposition to closing Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland, Ohio. The airport generates approximately $195 million in annual economic activity and supports 664 jobs, making it a vital part of the region’s aviation system. VAI, along with other national aviation associations, has voiced its opposition to the proposed closure, citing the airport’s importance in developing Ohio’s aviation workforce and providing training opportunities for student pilots. The FAA’s position on the matter was first reported by News 5 Cleveland.