Palm Beach flight restrictions force pilots to Martin County Airport

Описание: Flight restrictions at PBI are now impacting the Treasure Coast, as Martin County residents voice complaints about increased airport traffic through all hours of the day.

Despite a voluntary curfew in place after 11 p.m., recently imposed FAA flight restrictions in Palm Beach County have forced private planes to divert to Witham Field Airport in Martin County. Residents say this shift has caused flights to continue through all hours of the night, prompting county officials to address the surge in noise and activity.

The busy season has become significantly more crowded for the Martin County Airport. Officials report an increase in runway traffic due to TFRs, or temporary flight restrictions, in Palm Beach County. The traffic was heavy enough this week that Martin County had to close one of its four runways over the weekend to manage the flow. George Stokus, who oversees the airport director, says this increase won’t last forever.

“We do have our days. And yes, we do realize it does impact the local community. But on the other hand, I think our pilot community is doing the best they can to accommodate both sides and to get in there as quietly as possible,” Stokus said.

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