b'34 SGH OPERATIONS SpringfieldBeckley Municipal is attracting major players from the advanced air mobility industry. notes that there was a lot of back and forth between the FAA and local stakeholders during planning. This is new, and Springfield is one of the first airports to do it on this scale, he explains. Naturally, there was some pause by people who should be calling a timeout to ensure that things are done safely in accordance with statutes and regulations to provide guidance for an airport that is largely publicly funded. That said, Shuman reports that the FAA worked really hard not to slow down the process while still ensuring safety and protection. Franzen adds that the city is excited about the role SGH is playing to help inform the discussions around AAM the community overall, he says. It bringsBuilding the Plane While Flying It regulations. The opportunity thats us national attention and puts SpringfieldOne of the biggest challenges SGH ishappening here, specifically with BETA on the map. Its bringing all these peopleencountering while developing its UAS testinstalling their electric recharging stations, to our airport to notice what it has tofacilities is that the technology innovatorsis going to give the FAA and us an provide. are outpacing the regulators. Shumanopportunity to look at how these things Offering a unique combination of airport planners, aireld design experts, parking specialists, and transportation professionals, Kimley-Horn develops customized solutions to achieve your airports goals. Our team continues to grow, withan expanded capability to analyze your detailed airspace needs.San Antonio International AirportTo learn more, please visit www.kimley-horn.com/aviation or contact our National Aviation Practice Leads:J.J. Mortonarthur.morton@kimley-horn.com Heliport at Salinas Municipal Airport312.212.8487Carlos Maedacarlos.maeda@kimley-horn.com321.438.6647Pam Keidel-Adamspam.keidel-adams@kimley-horn.com480.207.2670May | June 2022AirportImprovement.com'