Keller/City Airport
Dear Council Members,
I wanted to let you know that I am in support of the improvements
planned for the Kalispell city airport. I learned to fly at this
airport and feel it is a great asset to our community. I believe the
improvements including the runway realignment and extension will improve
safety and reduce the noise over residential areas. I also feel the
employment that will be created by the money spent on this project will
help the local economy. The airport is self sufficient and would only
bring in more money for the city after the improvements have been made.
Our EAA Chapter 102 has been fortunate to host our free flights for kids
8 to 18 called Young Eagles at Kalispell City Airport. In the last two
years we have introduced general aviation to over 160 kids. Every one
had a smile on their face when they returned from their first fight
experience. Kalispell City Airport is perfectly suited to these types
of actives that would not be as viable at GPI with its commercial
traffic and tight security limiting access.
I have friends and clients from all over the U.S. that land at Kalispell
City Airport and enjoy the activities that Kalispell and the Valley have
to offer. They like the location and the small town feeling of landing
at this local airport.
Please consider the history that this airport has and the try to
visualize the future that it can have.
Thank you,
Ry Keller