Stevlingson/Kalispell City AirportFebruary 2, 2010
To Whom It May Concern:
• The Kalispell City Airport is a longtime revenue producing asset for the area. According
to an estimate by the State of Montana, the airport brings a $24 million economic boost
to the local economy.
• Closure of the airport would require the city of Kalispell to pay off existing
agreements/contracts thus costing the Kalispell taxpayers directly and immediately.
• From my perspective as a pilot, issues in the plan are addressed which will significantly
reduce or eliminate current safety and noise issues.
• in any effort for change, there is always a vocal group that will oppose regardless of
benefits.
• The time for positive change is at hand. But inaction will amount to a costly lost
opportunity.
• 1 applaud Kalispell's and the FAA's efforts to make the airport safer for both pilots and
residents at no cost to the local taxpayers. This seems to me to be a win -win situation.
• Kalispell has a great city airport. Let it thrive!
Respectfully submitted,
Donald L. Ste ingson, Colonel US NG Ret.
Bigfork, MT