The Longmont City Council passed three motions related to the Vance Brand Airport during its meeting on May 20 as community members and pilots raised concerns about safety and the economic viability of the airport.
The Longmont City Council unanimously voted for the Airport Advisory Board to review current public notification and communications practices and recommend improvements, if needed. The council also voted for the board to evaluate the noise abatement program to determine if any improvements are needed.
On Friday, May 9, a Longmont city employee received a voicemail from somebody who claimed to shoot at an in-flight ultralight aircraft near the Vance Brand Airport. Several pilots spoke during the May 20 city council meeting about the city’s safety failures in responding to this threat and notifying the public…