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Unlocking the Potential of Lunken Airport for Corporate Expansion and Community Growth

Learn about the history and recent developments at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati, including efforts to increase weight limits, expand facilities, reduce noise, and attract corporate supporters. Discover the positive impacts on property values, local economy, and job creation.

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Unlocking the Potential of Lunken Airport for Corporate Expansion and Community Growth

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  1. Lunken Airport By: Katie McKinley

  2. Expansion History of Lunken • In 2000: City of Cincinnati held meeting to discuss noise • March 2001: City held weight to 70,000 lbs. • This restricts many corporate jets • August 2003: City council proposed to steer the master plan committee to their side • May 2004: City council delayed vote on commercial service –approved weight and length

  3. Friends of Lunken Mission Statement: • Create an airport authority-not City Council • Have city finalize the Part 150 noise study • Remove current restraints • Remove weight restrictions • Provide corporate accommodations

  4. Noise • Newer aircraft are quieter than the older aircraft • Fewer flights at Lunken • Recent studies proved noise around Lunken is smaller and shrinking • Pilots are committed to minimize noise impact for surrounding neighborhoods

  5. Expansion Weight limit: From 70,000 to 100,000 lbs. Lengthen Runway: To 6,100 to 7,000 feet Construction: complete new T-hanger project Allow larger aircraft

  6. Property Values • The largest gains in property values are in the neighborhoods immediately surrounding Lunken • California +27.7% • Mt. Lookout +20.6% • Linwood +18.0%

  7. Impact on Business • Economic impacts of Lunken Airport to the City of Cincinnati’s economy could be $235,000,000 • Supporting 3,718 local jobs • Large corporations can be attracted with a gateway to the city

  8. Corporate Supporters • P&G • Kroger • Executive Jet • Omnicare • Channel 5

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