Lunken Airport By: Katie McKinley

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

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

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

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

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%

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

Corporate Supporters P&G Kroger Executive Jet Omnicare Channel 5