Airpark Community Meetings
June 23, 2021
FAA, MAA, and County representatives discuss Airpark Operations and roles within governenace of aviation as it pertains to the Montgomery County Airpark.
December 14, 2021
Community members and airpark users discussion on noise and noise abatement procedures.
September 6, 2022
Community members and airpark users discussed the two new reports came out from the county, first from the Office of Legislative Oversight and the second from a third party consultant, Vianair. Due to technical difficulties we are unable to provide a recording of the virtual meeting, you can dowload the chat.
Reports On the Airpark
Montgomery County Office of Legislative Oversight report on the airpark
"The County Council directed the Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) to prepare a report that describes the governance, regulatory framework, and community impacts of the Montgomery County Airpark. The Council further asked OLO to present information on the number of aircraft flying in and out of the Airpark as well as the noise and environmental effects of Airpark operations on nearby communities."
Vianair Report
"Vianair Inc., formerly ABCx2, LLC., was asked to provide Montgomery County with assistance in addressing these issues.
Specific tasks include: • Identifying community issues and impacts associated with Airpark operations• Identify strategies to reduce aircraft noise impacts • Developing community engagement strategies • Devising industry engagement strategies including flight schools and air traffic control • Providing general aviation consulting and subject matter expertise as needed This report provides the findings of our review of historic and current conditions as well as opportunities to address/improve the areas noted above."
Maryland Department of Environment
Montgomery County Council and the County Executive's office requested a lead study from the MDE and their response begins:
"Thank you for your recent letter requesting lead monitoring equipment for the Montgomery County Airpark to assess ambient lead concentrations and the impact on surrounding neighborhood communities. In 2017, with the EPA’s approval, the Department discontinued the one remaining lead monitoring site in Maryland due to levels consistently below the analytical method's detection limit."