New $4 Million, 52,000 Square Foot Aviation Complex At Flagler County Airport Doesn’t Preclude Flight Schools

New $4 Million, 52,000 Square Foot Aviation Complex At Flagler County Airport Doesn’t Preclude Flight Schools

The Flagler County Commission approved a 30-year lease of 3.5 acres--for $1,000 an acre--at the county airport to Upstate Companies of St. Augustine. The firm will spend $4 million to construct a 52,000-square-foot complex featuring four hangars and offices. While officials hope to attract avionics and repair shops, the lease does not explicitly ban flight schools, despite concerns from residents and some commissioners regarding noise: FAA regul…