Memorandum
City of Lawrence
Public Works
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TO: |
Thomas M. Markus, City Manager |
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FROM: |
Charles F. Soules, Director of Public Works |
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CC: |
Brandon McGuire, Assistant to the City Manager |
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DATE: |
July 11, 2017 |
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RE: |
Parachute Landing Area Status Report |
On February 7, 2017, the City Commission received a memorandum from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the Parachute Landing Area Assessment. The Commission moved to refer the item to the Aviation Advisory Board for review and development of standards and policies to conduct such operations and report back within 90 days.
The Aviation Advisory Board appointed a subcommittee to research and develop a Draft Policy and Procedures and revise the Airport Minimum Standards (attached). The draft policy and procedures considered both the United States Parachute Association’s (USPA) and the FAA’s guidance on the operation of a parachute landing area at the airport. The draft was submitted to the USPA’s Director of Government Affairs for review and comment. Additional resources are attached.
The draft was submitted to the FAA on April 19, 2017 for review. The City also inquired if the FAA would require the city to request an airspace study (Form 7480-1) to allow parachuting operations at the airport.
The Aviation Advisory Board will receive the draft policy and procedures at their next meeting.
After receiving FAA comments, the Board will hold a public meeting. Pending comments received at the public meeting, the Board will propose a final recommendation to the City Commission for approval.
Attachments: Draft Airport Minimum Standards
Sources for Parachute Sub Committee