HomeMy Public PortalAbout1994_09_13_R191The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
PRESENTED Sepl;ember 13~
94=191 ADOPTED September 13~
ENDORSING THE LEESBURG AIRPORT COMMISSION'S APPROVAL
OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE TRAFFIC RULES OF THE LEESBURG
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RULES, REGULATIONS AND MINIMUM
STANDARDS TO REMOVE THE EXISTING NON-STANDARD RIGHT
TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR RUNWAY 35
WHEREAS, Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular No. 90-66A, Recommended
Standard Traffic Patterns and Practices for Aeronautical Operations at Airports without Operating
Control Towers, recommends the establishment of standard left traffic patterns; and
WHEREAS, Leesburg Municipal Airport presently observes a non-standard right pattern for
Runway 35; and
WHEREAS, the continued use of the non-standard right pattern is a potential safety hazard; and
WHEREAS, the removal of the non-standard right pattern will enhance safety, conform with
standard practices and minimize the possibility of aircraft accidents; and
WHEREAS, following lengthy review and consideration, the Leesburg Airport Commission on
March 5, 1994 recommended the removal of the non-standard pattern for Runway 35; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration reviewed this recommendation and on May
10, 1994 approved the removal of the non-standard pattern; and
WHEREAS, an advertised public information/input session was held by the Leesburg Airport
Commission on June 9, 1994, and the matter remained open for further discussion and public input at
the July 14, 1994 and August 14, 1994 regular Airport Commission meetings; and
WHEREAS, the Leesburg Airport Commission and staff provided a presentation on this
recommended pattern change at the Town Council Administration and Public Works Committee meeting
on September 6, 1994; and
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RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE LEESBURG AIRPORT COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF AN
AMENDMENTTO THE TRAFFIC RULES OF THE LEESBURG MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RULES,
REGULATIONS AND MINIMUM STANDARDS TO REMOVETHE NON-STANDARD TRAFFIC
PAT'FERN FOR RUNWAY 35
WHEREAS, the Leesburg Airport Commission on September 8, 1994 approved an amendment
to the Traffic Rules of the Leesburg Municipal Airport Rules, Regulations, and Minimum Standards to
remove the existing non-standard right traffic pattern for Runway 35; and
WHEREAS, the Leesburg Airport Commission requests the Town Council's endorsement of this
formal action, in order to proceed in updating the FAA Airport Master Record and coordinating the
effective date with the Federal Aviation Administration; and
WHEREAS, the removal of the non-standard right traffic pattern at the Leesburg Municipal
Airport is in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
The Leesburg Town Council hereby endorses the Leesburg Airport Commission's approval of
an amendment to the Traffic Rules of the Leesburg Municipal Airport Rules, Regulations, and Minimum
Standards to remove the non-standard right traffic pattern for Runway 35. Upon the effective date, to
be announced as determined in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration, Leesburg
Municipal Airport shall observe two standard left aircraft traffic patterns.
ADOPTED this ].3th day of September , 1994.
ATTEST:
· Ci~rk of Council
~James E. Clem, Mayor
Town of Leesburg