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Lakeland Linder Airport seeks feedback on two proposed developments

We break down the plans and their impacts by the numbers.

It’s plane and simple — your comments could influence local decisions.

Photo by @iflytryp

Officials held a public forum this week to share plans for and seek feedback on an expansion in the northeast corner of Lakeland Linder International Airport. Two developments were up for discussion: a four-bay aircraft maintenance and overhaul facility + a medevac helicopter facility.

The comment period is still open before plans go to the FAA for review. Here are the numbers you need to know before emailing your thoughts:

  • $66 million — The estimated investment + infrastructure cost
  • 150-225 — The number of jobs that could be created at the facilities over the next five years
  • 25 — The projected number of additional aircraft using LAL per year
  • 0.07% — The expected increase in jet noise
  • Tuesday, July 9 at 5 p.m. — The deadline to submit your comments to the airport
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