FAA says proposed Michael A. Perkins airpark has potential airspace conflicts
In November 2007, the proponents of the proposed Michael A. Perkins Airpark (formerly called the “Michael A. Perkins Auxiliary Field”) applied for an extension of a 2006 FAA airspace determination that was due to expire on December 23, 2007. In a letter dated March 10, 2008, the FAA denied the request for an extension, citing “potential airspace conflicts.” The proponents were told by the FAA that they may submit a new Notice of Landing Area Proposal, but the FAA recommends that the proponents first meet with an FAA representative to determine whether or not the airspace conflicts can be resolved.
The current FAA finding corroborates the air safety concerns expressed by local air traffic controllers, local pilots, Prescott City Council members and numerous private citizens. It is thus important that there be an open and in-depth consideration of these issues, with input from all concerned parties.
