Hartley/CITY AIRPORTDear Kalispell City Council Members,
I would like to voice my opinion over the debate concerning
the future of the Kalispell City Airport. I am a pilot who
learned to fly by spending many dollars and hours at the
Kalispell City Airport. I would like to further my flying
in the future with added ratings which means more dollars
spent at the city airport. The airport is a very important
part of the community and the city of Kalispell.
I would like to list a few of the benefits offered to the
city.
Financial benefit to business is probably at the top of the
list. There are hotels, restaurant, and of course the
aircraft service and training businesses that all contribute
to the city of Kalispell though tax revenue and jobs. An
expansion of the airport can potentially also expand tax
revenue by attracting new businesses. Without the airport
these business would be hurt and jobs would be lost.
Upgrading the airport would also offer some great new safety
features that would get air traffic in and out of the
airport more quietly and safer. Removing the airport is not
answer when it come to safety. You wouldn't consider
removing roads to make automobile traffic safer. So an
upgrade to the airport would be the best option for the
community when it comes to safety.
Some more minor reasons would be services such as medical
flights, freight, training and education, plus it has been a
part of Kalispell for decades. It would be a real loss to
see the airport removed.
Please consider upgrading and expanding the Kalispell City
Airport.
Thank You for time and reading this.
Brent Hartley
892-4934
Brent Hartley
Western Building Center
(406)212-5094