[JYO] Potential sponsors of new Maryland airport want to hear from pilots

Potential sponsors of new Maryland airport want to hear from pilots
Commissioners need to know if facility would be used

May 1 — Kent Co., Maryland, commissioners are nearing a decision on whether 
or not to build a new general aviation airport and want to hear from 
pilot/owners who would be interested in basing their aircraft there. AOPA has 
strongly supported creation of a new general aviation (GA) airport ever since 
Scheeler Field closed in 1996.

"This is a big deal," said AOPA Vice President of Airports Anne Esposito. 
"It's a rare opportunity to build a new airport from scratch, and the 
sponsors are actively seeking pilot input."

The new airport would be located between Worton and Chestertown, Md. It would 
have a 4,200-foot paved runway (6-24) and would offer general aviation 
services, fuel, hangars, and tiedowns.

If approved, the airport would take three to five years to complete.

If you would be interested in basing your aircraft at Kent County or would 
like to lend support for the new airport, you are encouraged to write Kent 
County Commissioners at: 400 High St, Chestertown, MD 21620, fax 410/778-7482 
or e-mail <A HREF="mailto:kentcounty@xxxxxxxxxxx";>kentcounty@xxxxxxxxxxx</A>.

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