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
