Date:  Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Contact: Eric Johnson, Airport Construction Project Manager, 360-651-6303, johnsel@wsdot.wa.gov

WINTHROP – WSDOT encourages the public to attend a meeting to discuss draft alternatives for Methow’s Airport Layout Plan (ALP) update:

What:    Methow Airport Layout Plan Update - Public Meeting
When:   May 20, 2009 
            3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where:  Sun Mountain Lodge, 604 Patterson Lake Road, Winthrop, WA 98862
www.sunmountainlodge.com/howtofindus.html

During the meeting, WSDOT will present background information on Methow’s ALP and review the public comments received on three draft alternatives. The meeting will include an open house followed by a presentation and discussion.

The public comment period for the draft alternatives is currently underway and extends through April 30.

WSDOT will offer another 30-day public comment period on the refined alternative from May 20 – June 19. WSDOT will choose a preferred alternative by July 1.

WSDOT is updating Methow's ALP in order to comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) obligations to properly plan for future airport needs and address safety issues. Over the past 20 years, WSDOT has received over $2,000,000 in federal grants to improve and maintain the Methow Valley State Airport, and is therefore required to apply FAA standards in its planning efforts. The Methow ALP was last updated in 1995.

For the meeting agenda and more information, visit Methow’s ALP Web page at: www.wsdot.wa.gov/aviation/AllStateAirports/WSDOTUpdatesMethowALP.htm,
or contact Eric Johnson at 360-651-6303 or johnsel@wsdot.wa.gov.

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