HomeMy Public PortalAbout1977.06.26 Letter about Runwy ClosureMegan, Idaho
June 26., 1977
Chairman
Airport Commission
McCall, Idaho
Bear Sir:
This letter is written for the purpose of expressing my views to the Airport
Advisory Commission and the City Council members regarding the closure of the
'dirt runway number 1 and 19 at the McCall Municipal Airport. I was quite dis-
turbed to read that such steps were being considered.
-This runway was the first runway constructed on the McCall Municipal Airport
and the wort: was done in conjunction with the City of McCall, U. S. Forest
. Service,, Brown's Tie and Lumber Company, and Johnson Flying Service. The run-
way from end to end was our longest runway extending 2800' and favorably facing
the normal prevailing winds which move in from the Southwest. A big percent of
the frontal activity preceding summer thunder storms and winter line -squalls
come from this direction. This runway contributes to the safety factor for the
pilots flying light aircraft, since strong cross winds do effect the. landing
of light aircraft.
Since the T Uangars have been kept open for winter use, I would think this
runway should be the runway you .would consider for ski operation use, if your
plans are to include ski operation. Where the old taxiway and runway used to be,
South and East of the new taxiway constructed in 1974, would make good building
sites, T-Hangars, and future development of additional tie -down spaces.
I have been flying off of the McCall Airport since 1942 and had the opportunity
of serving as Airport Manager for the City of McCall the past thirty-six years.
I've used this runway many, many times because of prevailing weather conditions
and have observed numerous other pilots doing the same. I'm convinced that hav-
ing itavailable for use over the years has prevented aircraft incidents and/or
accidents.
It is my firm belief that any time you close a runway already in use on an air-
port that you are regressing not progressing, so I would urge you to seriously
consider the pros and cons of the runway closure before making a final decision.
Respectfully yours,
Bob H. Fogg
BHF/mef
City of .A4cCa/1 ���, '11
MCCALL, 1DAHO 83638
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July 4, 1977
Mr. James W. Hardy
Airport Commissioner
P. O. Box 869
McCall, Idaho 83638
Dear Jim:
The Airport Advisory Board met Monday, June 27, 1977.
Topics discussed were the Gravel Runway closure and a location
for Mr. Dorris's Fixed Base Operation.
The Advisory Board recommends the Gravel Runway remain open
until such time an alternate runway can be constructed to
provide the level of safety now in existence by the use of
existing gravel runway during adverse conditions.
A letter i§ submitted from the previous Airport Administra-
tion supporting the Board's view.
The Board recommends Mr. Dorris's F.B.O. be located between
the arergreen Air Operation and the exisitng T-Hangars,
providing the city can acquire the telephone company's land.
Sincerely yours,
R. W..Duncan, Airport Manager
cc: William A. Kirk, Clerk
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STATE OF I DAHO
JOHN V.EVANS
GOVERNOR
IDAHO TRANSPORTATION BOARD
CARL C. MOORE - CHAIRMAN
LLOYD F. BARRON-VICE CHAIRMAN
ROY I. STROSCHEIN - MEMBER
DARRELL V MANNING
DIRECTOR
DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS
AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
WORTHIE M.RAUSCHER,ADMINISTRATOR
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TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Jim Hardy
City: Councilman
McCall Marina
McCall, Idaho 83638
Re: McCall Municipal Airport
3103 AIRPORT WAY BOISE,IDAHO 83705
PHONE (208)384-3183
June 8, 1977
Dear Mr. Hardy:
Upon review of Mr. Austin's 18 May 1977 letter, I would
like to offer our endorsement of the proposed facilities
subject to closure of the dirt runway. Enclosed for your
guidance is FAA 150/5340-10. Please refer to paragraph 8(h)
therein.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY:
WORTHIE M. RAUSCHER
Administrator
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cc: Mayor, City of McCall
William Dorris
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