Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
AGENCY:
Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION:
Notice of Request to Release Airport Land.
SUMMARY:
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to rule and invites public comment for the release of approximately 8 acres of airport land, at Tucson International Airport (TUS), Tucson, Pima County, Arizona from the aeronautical use provisions of the Grant Agreement Assurances since the land is not needed for airport purposes. The land for proposed release consists of one parcel and two partial parcels located south of East Valencia Road, east of South Park Avenue, and located in the northwest section of the TUS airport. The land will be sold to the Arizona Air National Guard, to accommodate the future reconfiguration of their entry control facility. The airport will be ( printed page 39462) compensated for the fair market value of the land. The use of the land for an entry control facility represents a compatible land use that will not interfere with the airport or its operation, thereby protecting the interests of civil aviation.
DATES:
Comments must be received on or before September 15, 2025.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Kyler Erhard, Acting Manager, Phoenix Airports District Office, Federal Aviation Administration, 3800 N Central Avenue, Suite 1025, Phoenix, AZ 85012; telephone 602-792-1073.
ADDRESSES:
Send comments to Mr. Erhard at the address above, and send one copy to Mr. Tony Bianchi, Director, Planning & Environmental Services, Tucson Airport Authority, 7250 S Tucson Boulevard, Suite 300, Tucson, AZ 85756.