"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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Ooooo...that's cynical, Steven.


And rightfully so.



But seriously, does air traffic in Eau Claire, WI merit a tower? I've
not flown in there, but my sister attended college there (many moons
ago), and it sure didn't appear to be a major metropolitan center.


I don't think so, but I'm not that familiar with the area. But I spoke
with someone that is very familiar with the area about that tower not long
ago, Duffy Gaier at nearby Marshfield. He doesn't think EAU merits a tower
either. In fact, he told me someone took some serious heat, the airport
manager I think but can't recall for sure, for slipping the control tower in
to the terminal construction. I was surprised to learn yesterday that the
tower is actually going to open.