PRESS RELEASE
Virginia Highlands Airport, Abingdon, VA ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OPEN HOUSE The Virginia Highlands Airport will host a public open house on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the airport terminal building, 18521 Lee Highway, Abingdon, Virginia 24210. This open house is the third and final meeting to provide the public with information on the Environmental Assessment (EA), which is evaluating impacts associated with proposed development of the airport consistent with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) design standards. A public hearing conducted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality will be held following completion of the draft EA. The open house will afford the opportunity for the public to speak with airport personnel, members of the Virginia Highlands Airport Commission (VHAC), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and our consultants, Delta Airport Consultants, Inc. The open house will have stations set up for those interested in speaking to the staff or consultants to discuss the alternatives' environmental considerations or project specific related questions. The meeting will also provide the opportunity for public comment. For more information contact Mr. Ron Deloney, Airport Manager, at 276.628.2909. PRESS RELEASE
Virginia Highlands Airport, Abingdon, VA ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING The Virginia Highlands Airport will host a public information meeting on Thursday, February 23, 2006 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the airport terminal building, 18521 Lee Highway, Abingdon, Virginia 24210. This meeting is the second of three to provide the public with information on the Environmental Assessment (EA), which is evaluating impacts associated with proposed development of the airport consistent with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) design standards. The meeting will afford the opportunity for the public to speak with airport personnel, members of the Virginia Highlands Airport Commission (VHAC), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and our consultants, Delta Airport Consultants, Inc. It will be conducted in a "workshop" type format with stations set up for those interested in speaking to the staff or consultants to discuss the purpose and need, alternative evaluation, or project specific related questions. The meeting will also provide the opportunity for public comment. For more information contact Mr. Ron Deloney, Airport Manager, at 276.628.2909. |
Virginia Highlands Airport
18521 Lee Highway
Abingdon, VA 24210
18521 Lee Highway
Abingdon, VA 24210