Mowbray/Kalispell City AirportGreetings Kalispell City Council members:
I am a Montana resident, and have flown for business and pleasure ever
since receiving my private pilot certificate in 1977.
I own two commercial real estate parcels in Kalispell.
Many times over the past 33 years I have used the Kalispell City
airport facility; as well as Glacier International Airport.
Both facilities provide necessary services, and serve differing needs
in the region.
Redundancy is a positive asset in terms of safety, logistics, and
economics.
Understandably, there are those opposing the facility. In response to
similar situations where aviation facilities are located in close
proximity to commercial and residential development, the Montana
Pilots Association has published a pilots' Code of Ethics to minimize
inconvenience to those on the ground.
It goes without saying that the airport pre-dates the residential and
commercial development in the vicinity. It seems unfair to suggest a
viable, established community asset such as an airport, be burdened
with the threat of closure or re-location.
I wholeheartedly support the ongoing availability of the Kalispell
City airport.
Thank you for this opportunity to comment.
Carmine Mowbray
38334 Pinewood Drive
Mailing address: PO Box 1202
Polson, Montana
883-4677