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e.,--IN% <br /> ,,,,.... , . _.. , <br /> ..... <br /> .f.,„.......co.,. <br /> STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA <br /> DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION! <br /> P.O.BOX 25201 <br /> JAMES B.HUNT.JR RALEIGH 27611 MVISMNOFAviATION <br /> GOVERNOR . 019)733-2491 <br /> January 26, 1932 <br /> WILLIAM R.ROBERSON.,JR ., <br /> SECRETARY <br /> Mr. Fred Luce <br /> Orange County Planning Department <br /> 106 E. Margaret Lane <br /> Hillsborough, NC 2727B <br /> Ref: Review of Proposed Midway Airport Plan <br /> Dear Fred: <br /> Per your request, we have reviewed the plan for the <br /> proposed Midway Airport with respect to FAA design <br /> criteria. The attached table shows the most important <br /> design differences. As you can see, the airport as <br /> currently proposed comes closer to meeting the utility <br /> criteria, although its runway length would place it in <br /> the transport category. <br /> We wish to emphasize that neither federal nor state <br /> regulations require a private airport to meet FAA design <br /> standards. However, failure to meet such standards could <br /> have an adverse effect on funding should the airport <br /> become publicy owned in the future. it could also <br /> adversely affect the potential for an instrument approach <br /> procedure, which would probably be desirable early in <br /> the life of this airport. One item which is not shown <br /> on the plan is the approach zones for the runway. There <br /> would probably have to be some land interest for areas <br /> within about 2,000' of each end of the runway so that <br /> trees, powerlines, and other obstructions could be removed, <br /> if necessary. <br /> If we can provide further assistance on this matter, <br /> please advise. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> c <br /> Bruce E. Matthews <br /> Airports Development Specialist <br /> BEM:by <br />