"G.R. Patterson III" wrote:

According to AOPA, that was not true at Chicago. Even at places in which it is true
(ie. every other airport in the U.S. which has received funds), the airport can be
closed if the funds are repaid.

Our airport changed ownership/control as a result of the
prior owner's death. Prior to that, the airport had
accepted funds. The new owners have been to court multiple
times and through an FAA review process. The answer so far
is that they cannot merely repay the funds and sell the
airport to build a casino or warehouse. They are still
appealing and would be more than happy to repay if permitted
to do so. I'm not sure if they have to keep it open, but
they sure can't turn it into anything else.

Todd Pattist
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