FDK Tower

[Seth]

I just recieved an email notice from the Maryland Aviation Administration as a General Aviation Bulletin that the Frederick Tower, FDK, will become operational on May 1 at 0700 Local.

Frederick ATCT Ooperationl 0700 - 2100 L, 7 days a week.

Non-operational hours CTAF and Runway Lighting Control on Tower Frequency of 132.40.

For details call Frederick Muncipal Aiprot at 301-600-2201.

 

I know some of us frequent that area and some are based there (John, and Chuck too but he's not on Mooney Space), and some of us fly near there (me, Hank, etc) so I figured all should know the date of the new tower being operational as opposed to sitting ther built and looking pretty, but with no one operating it.  I believe this will not hurt traing too much, and instead assist in the safety of this high traffic airport at peak times.  At non peak times, I feel it is not needed.  Mainly I think it is there for the peak times, AOPA, and keeping track of aircraft operating close to the SFRA and Camp David (but that is just specualtion).

Happy Flying!

-Seth

[Shadrach]

We'll see if the grand opening stays on schedule. Their track record has not been the best.