"The Federal Aviation Administration cannot concur in
an action that adversely affects the safety, utility or efficiency
of the airport... The proposal to abandon the 460-foot
extension in the approach of Runway 12 obviously impacts the
utility of the airport (and with no apparent
benefit.)"
Source: From a November 17 letter to
Martin County from Bart Vernace, assistant manager of the FAA's
Orlando district office, concerning the wrangling over Witham
Field, as the Federal Aviation Administration once again asserted
it does not support shortening the Stuart, FL airport's main runway
to appease neighbors.