(Le Mars) — “The airport is a major component of this community’s transportation system”. That’s according to Earl Draayer (Drier), the manager of the Le Mars Municipal Airport.
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Earlier this week Draayer submitted the annual airport report to the Le Mars city council. Draayer says the airport is tied to the economic development and growth for Le Mars.
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Recently, the Le Mars city council recognized the importance of the airport and knowing it often serves as the first impression for people flying into this community. The city council approved the renovation of the terminal building, with the assistance of private donations.
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Draayer informed the city council the airport is used in many different areas of aerial transportation.
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The local airport manager further explains how the Le Mars Municipal Airport has helped with two industries to expand its business.
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Further expansion plans for the airport are being pursued, and Draayer offers a glimpse of those airport expansion plans.
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Draayer says the airport needs to obtain easements or land acquisitions to maintain the instrument approach system. He says the instrument approach system is essential to handle the corporate aircraft.
