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WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 — The Department of Transportation published the following notice in the Federal Register from Federal Aviation Administration:
Notice of Release From Conveyance Deed Obligations for Superior Municipal Airport, Superior, Pinal County, Arizona
Notice by the Federal Aviation Administration on 02/17/2015
Publication Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2015
SUMMARY
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to rule and invites public comment on the application for a release of approximately 15.09 acres of airport property at Superior Municipal Airport, Superior, Pinal County, Arizona from all conditions contained in the Conveyance Deed since the parcel of land is not needed for airport purposes. The property will be sold for its fair market value and the proceeds used for an airport purpose. The reuse of the land for a roadway improvement project by the State of Arizona represents a compatible land use that will not interfere with the airport, thereby protecting the interests of civil aviation.
The following is a brief overview of the request:
The Town of Superior, Pinal County, Arizona requested a release from the conditions contained in the Conveyance Deed for approximately 15.09 acres of airport land. The property is located on the north side of the airport adjacent to U.S. Highway 60. The land is presently unused and undeveloped. The land is needed for roadway improvements to U.S. Highway 60 that will encroach into airport property. The Town of Superior, Pinal County, Arizona agrees to the sale of the land to the State of Arizona, Department of Transportation, since the property is not needed for airport purposes. The conveyance will not impact the airport, while the project will aid traffic flow by the airport and to the Town of Superior. The sale price will be based on its appraised market value and the sale proceeds will be used for an airport purpose. The use of the property for a public roadway represents a compatible use that will not interfere with the airport. The airport will receive proper compensation, thereby serving the interests of civil aviation.
