Chicago: Any consequences of closing Meigs?

Neil, has either of the airports received FAA grant money in the past?


Neil Gould wrote:
Hi all,

Two airports in our area are under "attack" by groups that would
rather not have air traffic in their new developments built beside
the existing airport or the airport taking up space in the downtown
lakefront area. While I can see many reasons why this is short-term
thinking that would not serve the best interests of the region, I
realize that as a GA pilot, I am biased. A similar situation existed
in Chicago at the time Meigs was closed that might shed some light on
the reality of our situation.

Where did the GA planes relocate, and has this had any impact on the
owners' access to or use of their planes?

Has there been any impact on the business travel to Chicago?

Is all of the traffic handled adequately by O'Hare and Midway?

Is there any record of positive or negative economic impact?


Neil