Builders today must contend with a daunting number of planning, zoning and permitting requirements before they start construction. Whether a building, crane, wind turbine or broadcast tower, proposed structures must meet not only local and state height zoning ordinances but also Federal height standards established under the Code of Federal Regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires that all proposed structures that meet certain criteria be filed with the FAA so that an aeronautical study can be conducted to determine whether or not the structure will pose a hazard to air navigation. As a builder, that begs to question, do I need to file? If so, is my structure going to be determined a hazard? What do I do if my structure is determined a hazard? Am I going to have to alter my architectural plans based upon the FAA’s determination?

Aviation Management has been answering these questions for over a decade. Our airspace consultants work hand-in-hand with builders, airports, local communities and the FAA to resolve structure height issues. We have handled hundreds of airspace cases over the years and have worked successfully to resolve height issues that would have lost builders hundreds of millions of dollars. Additionally, we have worked with builders to help mitigate their impact on airports to ensure that airport operations continue to be a viable economic asset to cities and regions.

For more Information, please contact

Benjamin Doyle

Director of Airspace Analysis

(703) 518-9923 X202

(703) 518-9936 (fax)

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