Thu, Feb 19, 2009
Airport Also Set To Receive First Round Of AIP Funding
A change is coming for workers at, and pilots who fly out of,
the general aviation side of Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
(EWN) in North Carolina. After April 1, anyone wanting ramp access
will either have to pass a TSA security check, or walk out with an
escort.
ENC Today reports new rules require anyone using the general
aviation facility will need to pass a TSA 'threat assessment,' and
receive a new photo ID. The rules apply to pilots, aircraft owners,
vendors, staff... anyone using the facility, for any reason.
Applicants need to fill out a form -- including their name,
general biographical information, whether they've ever been
convicted of a felony, and any aliases they've used in the past --
and submit two photo IDs.
"We've been surprised at the number of people who have come in,"
said airport director Tom Braaten at a meeting Tuesday to explain
the new rules to airport authority members.
The security requirements are being paid for by the airport
authority.
In related news, Braaten told members of the authority the
airport should receive over $739,000 in funds from the FAA's
Airport Improvement Program this week, to reimburse the airport for
the recent purchase of an area home to prevent future
encroachment.
The funds will also be used to improve taxiway markings, and to
conduct an environmental assessment ahead of clearing trees on the
approach path to Runway 4, which is used by two regional airlines
serving EWN.
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