Thomas Tupling hopes to prevent the closure of Mansfield Airport (8W3) in north central Washington state, despite its average of 10 operations a month.
A look down the 2,575-foot-long runway at Mansfield Airport (8W3) in 2006. [Courtesy: WSDOT Aviation]
Key Takeaways:
Mansfield Airport (8W3) in Washington state faces potential closure by the Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority (CDRPA) due to historically low aircraft operations and the need for significant capital improvements.
Local resident Thomas Tupling is rallying community support to save the airport, emphasizing its historical value, community impact, and the area's appeal for visiting pilots.
The CDRPA is questioning the continued use of taxpayer funds for a facility with minimal activity, with a final decision regarding the airport's future expected by the end of the year.
One of the most jarring headlines in aviation is, “Airport Closed.” Each year, dozens of airports cease to exist—irrespective of the support from passionate community members.
Thomas Tupling hopes to prevent the closure of Mansfield Airport (8W3) in north central Washington state by rallying the support of others.
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Grant Boyd is a private pilot with eight years of experience in aviation business, including marketing, writing, customer service, and sales. Boyd holds a Bachelor's and a Master's of Business Administration degree, both from Wichita State University, and a Doctor of Education degree from Oklahoma State University. He was chosen as a NBAA Business Aviation ""Top 40 Under 40"" award recipient in 2020.
