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... 105 Obstruction identification and management is only one of many responsibilities that airport sponsors and staff face in airport management. Because of the range of regulations, criteria, and considerations that encompass this task, implementation of obstruction mitigation measures can place a substantial demand on the time, resources, and expertise of airport professionals.
From page 106...
... 106 Best Practices for Airport Obstruction Management Guidebook of creating community buy-in for future obstruction management activities. This type of engagement could be the following: • Educating the community on the basics of airport operations and regulatory obligations • Educating the community on the airport's value and the important benefits of airport protection • Establishing a baseline community goal for the facility • Engaging business and decision-maker stakeholders by clarifying the economic impact and logistical role of the airport • Reaching an understanding on airport-specific issues that the community may be sensitive to, such as noise, environmental protection, or social justice This element of the process is scalable and as simple or comprehensive as the airport sponsor wants it to be.
From page 107...
... Putting It All Together 107 be modeled for the best-case scenario, but only those surfaces identified as critical for the existing and ultimate planning conditions should be utilized for the purposes of mitigation plan development. Refer to Chapter 3 of this report for information on how to determine what surfaces should be deemed critical for existing and ultimate airport operational and planning conditions.
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... 108 Best Practices for Airport Obstruction Management Guidebook technical assistance and guidance. Offering local government shared use of technical resources such as GIS data has similar benefits.
From page 109...
... Putting It All Together 109 • Coordination with local governments should be a two-way street. When conducting airport planning and development activities, consider the effect they will have on the surrounding environs.
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... 110 Best Practices for Airport Obstruction Management Guidebook • Flight track software can be useful in making specific cases for obstruction removal related to aviation safety based on actual flight patterns into and out of the airport. • Signs can be used in the airport's vicinity to warn the general public about the possible impacts their activity (such as operating a recreational unmanned aerial system)

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