Sun, Mar 20, 2005
FAA Approves Growth Plan
The Gary/Chicago International Airport got a boost Thursday when
the FAA approved plans for airport expansion. The proposed plans
include an extension of the main runway, runway area safety
enhancements, expanding the terminal and other changes needed to
accommodate larger aircraft and future levels of passenger
traffic.
"Improving safety at airports throughout the Chicagoland area is
a priority for the FAA," said Cecelia L. Hunziker, Great Lakes
Regional Administrator. "These planned improvements at Gary
continue the positive steps that we are taking for safer and more
efficient air travel."
"This is a great accomplishment for the Airport. The FAA
approval means that based on their review we have a sound plan in
the areas of the environment, capacity needs, practicality of
expanding the airport, and other key issues. We can move forward
with the targeted Gary/Chicago Airport expansion and economic
development in south Chicagoland," said Gary Mayor Scott L.
King.
The Airport Master Plan and
Environmental Impact Statements have been under review by the FAA
since 2002. The Airport Authority will soon start relocating
railroad tracks and acquiring land nearby to get the project
underway. Environmental mitigation work will also begin to reduce
the effects on wetlands. The airport expects to receive additional
state and federal funding, although some money is already coming
in.
"With this approved study, the Gary/Chicago Airport can
aggressively seek out funding with the ability to start
construction immediately," Senator Bayh said. "Today's announcement
clears the way for the airport to begin acting on its master plan
and gives it an important leg up on becoming the third major
airport in the area. This is the green light we've been waiting for
and I look forward to continuing to work with Senator Lugar,
Congressman Visclosky and Gary/Chicago Airport officials to
accomplish the goals outlined in the airport's master plan."
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