Aviation is on the cusp of a paradigm shift ...

Minor correction...

There are some specific requirements for notifying the FAA in advance of the
airport's closing, but they only apply if the airport has received Federal
funds.

Meigs had not received any Federal funds, which enabled Dickie Daley to make
his midnight raid.

Although, IIRC, some Illinois laws which required notification to the state
of the closing of an airport were violated.


"G.R. Patterson III" wrote in message
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Larry Dighera wrote:

So why did the FAA permit Meigs Field to be closed if KORD is so busy,
and the future is for more congestion?

The FAA has no say over what someone does with their own property.

George Patterson
This marriage is off to a shaky start. The groom just asked the band
to
play "Your cheatin' heart", and the bride just requested "Don't come
home
a'drinkin' with lovin' on your mind".

Actually, I believe Meigs had received a grant, but at least initially, the
FAA rolled over and chose to ignore that fact. Daly is a powerful figure in
some political circles. Pressure from AOPA has since caused them to
reconsider.

--
Bob (Chief Pilot, White Knuckle Airways)


"Bill Denton" wrote in message
...
Minor correction...

There are some specific requirements for notifying the FAA in advance of
the
airport's closing, but they only apply if the airport has received Federal
funds.

Meigs had not received any Federal funds, which enabled Dickie Daley to
make
his midnight raid.

Although, IIRC, some Illinois laws which required notification to the
state
of the closing of an airport were violated.


"G.R. Patterson III" wrote in message
...


Larry Dighera wrote:

So why did the FAA permit Meigs Field to be closed if KORD is so busy,
and the future is for more congestion?

The FAA has no say over what someone does with their own property.

George Patterson
This marriage is off to a shaky start. The groom just asked the
band
to
play "Your cheatin' heart", and the bride just requested "Don't
come
home
a'drinkin' with lovin' on your mind".