Briscoe Field Could Be Affected by U.S. Sequester Budget Cuts
The control tower is among those on an FAA closure list.
Peachtree Corners commuters who use Briscoe Field take note: the federal government's proposed massive U.S. sequester budget cuts could affect the airport. The control tower at the county-owned Lawrenceville facility is among more than 100 federal air traffic control operations that could be affected by the looming cuts, according to a Gwinnett spokesperson. The control tower at Briscoe Field is operated by the Federal Aviation Administration. And FAA Director Ray LaHood informed Gwinnett Authorities Friday that the tower could be closed, county spokesperson Joe Sorenson said Monday. However, Briscoe Field would remain open and operating even if the tower were closed, Sorenson said. And revenue derived from the airport likely would remain …
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