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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION <br /> FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION <br /> AIRPORTS DISTRICT OFFICE <br /> 1568 Willingham r,rive, Suite C <br /> Collecva Park, (4, 30337-1599 4,7 <br /> :s?:!,, • -,,,!"/ <br /> Mr. Fred Hazard <br /> Buck Mountain Development Company <br /> 910 Airport Road <br /> Chapel Hill, N.C. 27514 <br /> Dear Mr. Hazard:, <br /> Reference is maele to Peloquin A:-_,, ociat(,s' letter dated Decorber 16, <br /> 1981 . It has been determined that the oroposd runway extension at <br /> Midway Airport, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, located at latitude <br /> 35°56'30" N., longitude 79° 12'50" W. , will not adversely affect the <br /> safe and efficient ue of the navigable airspace by aircraft, <br /> provided all operations are conducted in Wi. weathet: conditions. <br /> Please' advised that the airport is near publi5!frled IFR (IR-86) and <br /> VFR (VP-1061 ) low level military roues. These routes are generally <br /> used daily up to 3,000 feet AGI, at speeds up to 450 )(riots. <br /> We are coordinating the proposed runway extension with the Federal <br /> Highway Administration. We do not anticipate any objection; however, <br /> we will, let you know if they have any comment . <br /> This determination should not be construed to mean FAA approval of <br /> the physical development involved in the proposal. It is only a <br /> determination with respect to thc safe and efficient use of airspace <br /> by aircraft. In maYinq this determination, the 11‘: has considered <br /> matters such as the effect the proposal would have on existing or <br /> contemplated traffic patterns of neighboriryl airports, the effects <br /> it would have on the existing airspace structure zrd projected <br /> procIrags oC the rv,, and the effect that the ?xisting or proposed <br /> manmade objects on file with the natural objects within the <br /> affected area would have en the airport proposal. This determination <br /> in no way preempts or waives any ordinance, l 's, or regulations of <br /> any other governmental body or agency. <br /> The FAA can evaluate rroposed construction in the vicinity of <br /> airports to determire if strictures would b2 a hazard to air <br /> navigation. however, cannot prevent tIu construction of any <br /> objects. PdrporL environs can only ha rotectH through sudi means <br /> as local orclinEnces arl ac.7uisitiorl of procerty rights. <br />