FAA Raises Concerns Over Proposed Runway At Washington’s Lake Chelan Airport

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Originally published at: FAA Raises Concerns Over Proposed Runway At Washington’s Lake Chelan Airport

FAA concerns over a proposed runway alignment have prompted Washington’s Lake Chelan Airport to revisit its expansion plans and update its master plan.

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So what did the FAA find wrong with the proposal?

[Ralph (Ralph Hartwell)]

Did you read the story?

[quote] According to Chelan City Administrator Laura McAloon, FAA personnel used flight simulations to evaluate how the proposed runway would operate. The simulations identified problems associated with the airport’s mountainous surroundings and existing structures.
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