FAA investigating access denial at Missouri airport

FAA investigating access denial at Missouri airport

In a letter sent to the FAA on August 11, AOPA is voicing support for an ongoing FAR Part 13 investigation after a group of pilots and airport tenants said the University of Central Missouri is attempting to limit any commercial operations at Skyhaven Airport in Warrensburg that are not sponsored by the university, in violation of federal grant assurances.

FAA Investigates Access Restrictions At Missouri Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating claims that the University of Central Missouri (UCM) is limiting commercial operations at Skyhaven Airport in Warrensburg, Missouri. According to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), which is backing the FAA’s investigation, pilots and airport tenants say UCM is working to shut out commercial aviation at Skyhaven Airport unless it’s operated or endorsed by the university—a …