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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"As the county considers all of the possible options for the future of Witham Field, we implore the community leaders to seriously bear in mind the impact, both tangible and intangible, that it brings to the local economy. To close the airport has the same effect as demolishing an Interstate exit ramp or destroying a railroad spur line... To (close the airport) would be costly, contentious and short-sighted in the extreme."

Source: National Air Transportation Association (NATA) vice president Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside, in a strongly-worded letter to Martin County (FL) Deputy Administrator Dan Hudson, in regards to proposals to close or downsize Witham Field, in Stuart (FL).

FMI: www.nata-online.org