Aviation Group Places PDK Airport on Its 100 Most Needed List

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA), a lobbying organization funded by aviation business service providers, has identified America’s 100 Most Needed Airports in a report created to promote the growth of the aviation industry. NATA advocates “appropriate intervention” by the federal government (Congress and the FAA) in the operations and regulation of airports, such as DeKalb County-owned PDK Airport.

NATA’s report totally ignores the rights of communities or their citizens. It calls curfews, noise restrictions, weight limits and regulations limiting access “arbitrary limitations”. NATA considers “organized public opposition” a threat “to the value, growth and prosperity of the aviation system”.

NATA’s Political Action Committee lobbies to achieve their goals heedless of the impact on communities affected by airports. DeKalb County citizens must continue to remind our elected officials (local, state and federal) that our community has a large stake in the operation of PDK Airport. We own the airport, pay the taxes, fund the FAA, and expect a voice when issues affecting our quality of life are discussed and decided. If you would like to contact our elected officials use the link in the menu.

To view the report go to www.nata-online.org and click on Government Watchdog.