ORIGINAL: Bob Pastorello

There is so much more to this story, that to fill this forum would take (and waste) far too much time and effort, particularly for those not directly (or even indirectly) involved.
Here's some ''FACTS'', for those curious.

1. The expanded runway layout was designed by the City with input from AMA officials and users of the site.
2. Proximity to I-40, and overfly considerations were discussed.
3. The new 650' x 50' runway was built, completed and opened for use in late August. It is part of the city's overall ''Capital Improvements Projects'' management.
4. The field was posted as ''Closed'' this last Tuesday by the City officials responsible for the City park that the airfield is located within.
5. The City is engaging in conversations with AMA officials to obtain recommendations for site restrictions which will mitigate the risks, if possible.
6. When those recommendations are acted upon, and written into the City codes/statutes defining use of the facility, the field will either be re-opened with restrictions, or permanently closed.

Unless you are directly involved in this project, STFU.