The Brief
- Mesa City Council unanimously approved a plan to increase landing fees at Falcon Field Airport following resident complaints regarding high air traffic.
- Residents supported the move to address noise disruptions from high-volume flight schools, while pilots warned the costs could force aviation businesses to relocate.
- The new fees take effect May 1.
MESA, Ariz. – The Mesa City Council unanimously approved a plan to increase landing fees at Falcon Field Airport, following complaints from neighbors about increased air traffic.
What we know:
The vote followed nearly two hours of public comment both for and against the fees, which would affect both aircraft based at Falcon Field and transient aircraft.…