A Regional Airport?

There was a very interesting article in Sunday’s News Herald (11/4/07) about the need for the new airport to have a regional name and identity. This is definitely something we should discuss and consider.

For this airport to truly live up to its potential, it will need to serve the entire region, not just Panama City – Bay County.

And with Eglin’s training mission rapidly increasing, one has to wonder about the future of Okaloosa Regional Airport.

Will the U.S. Air Force continue to allow commercial aviation on a military base where fighter pilots are being trained? Is that a good idea?

Maybe it’s time to consider “Northwest Florida Regional Airport” – or something like that.

Hey, it worked in the Ft. Myers/Naples area with Southwest Florida Regional Airport.

Food for thought. If anyone has any thoughts to share on this subject, I'd love to hear from you.

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