Cordova Palms

Cordova Palms

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General Aviation Resources

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News About St. Augustine Airport

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Flagler Development Group has proposed a mixed-use development in close proximity to St. Augustine Airport. Please feel free to share the below resources with groups interested in how this development affects the National Airspace System in the vicinity of St. Augustine Airport. The direct link is www.SAAPA.org/cordovapalms.aspx. You may also refer interested parties to us by eMailing us with their contact information.

The old argument "the airport was here before the houses" is not valid in today's urban social-economic environment. The forces behind modern urbanization are tremendous, and therefore, development and land use near airports are increasing. One of the most incompatible land uses near airports is residential encroachment. Residential encroachment too close places the most stress on an airport because of the complaints generated by individuals. In many cases politicians, in an effort to expand the tax base of local government, turn their backs on the airport, opting instead for short-term financial gains. Seldom do these elected officials have any understanding of the airport's economic impact on the community at large. New residents move near the airport, knowing the airport exists. However, once the subdivision begins to flourish, these same residents organize and begin to pressure elected officials to do something about the noisy airport. - Airport Compatible Land Use - Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (More)

How Can I Help? Check out Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association's Airport Support Network for more information, especially their section about Saving Your Airport.