Hi all!
Any updates on the proposed airport?
Any updates on the proposed airport?
St. Joe's airport breaks ground May 2006
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Anyone have an airport update? Obviously didn't break ground as scheduled.
The project is expected to begin construction in early to mid 2007.iqueequeg said:
Pirate said:People complain about development and bottles on the beach etc. now, the area sure will be cozy with a huge airport.
As a frequent flyer, I'm going to miss the current PC airport. Last night's arrival on Delta from Atlanta had about 20 of us on it. I walked about 150 feet to baggage claim, waited 2 or 3 minutes tops for my bag, and was driving out of the parking lot within 6 or 8 minutes of when they opened the cabin door. It just doesn't get any better than that.
As the security measures grow more stringent, the big airports get more and more difficult to use. I recently arrived 3 hours before scheduled departure for a flight from Orlando and missed the flight - slow check-in, slow security.
TreeFrog said:As a frequent flyer, I'm going to miss the current PC airport. Last night's arrival on Delta from Atlanta had about 20 of us on it. I walked about 150 feet to baggage claim, waited 2 or 3 minutes tops for my bag, and was driving out of the parking lot within 6 or 8 minutes of when they opened the cabin door. It just doesn't get any better than that.
As the security measures grow more stringent, the big airports get more and more difficult to use. I recently arrived 3 hours before scheduled departure for a flight from Orlando and missed the flight - slow check-in, slow security.
I agree. I love the small airports at Panama City and Fort Walton Beach. Both are so easy to fly in and out of and to get to rental cars. Baggage claim and check-in are quicker for sure. Of course, for Panama City you really have to be comfortable with tiny planes...
iqueequeg said:
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST JOE
(from quarterly financial statement)
"During the second quarter, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued its Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) on the proposed relocation of the Panama City - Bay County International Airport. In the FEIS, the FAA selected relocation to the West Bay site - on land owned by JOE - as its preferred alternative. While there are still a number of steps remaining to relocate the airport, this positive FEIS was a significant one. The FAA expects to issue its Record of Decision (ROD) by the end of September. "(from quarterly financial statement)
Shelly, with all due respect, this is not how the economics of airports work. FYI, Ft. Walton Beach/Eglin is often the same price (or even less) than PNS. PCB is the most expensive because their physical limitations do not allow larger aircraft. More expansive facilities translates into the ability to allow more airlines to have gates, which translates into more competition and lower fares. And Ft. Walton Beach/Eglin does have considerable restrictions because of its being located on a military base.
You have a very odd take on economics, I must say. Can understand your consistently negative takes on the real estate angle and write if off to wishful thinking. But business interests and municipalities do not build new international airports without a very sound and professionally confirmed market in the industry. Can't blame you entirely for wanting to roll back time, but that train has long left the station.
You have a very odd take on economics, I must say. Can understand your consistently negative takes on the real estate angle and write if off to wishful thinking. But business interests and municipalities do not build new international airports without a very sound and professionally confirmed market in the industry. Can't blame you entirely for wanting to roll back time, but that train has long left the station.