ADS-B-Derived Landing Fee Proposal Hits Snag in Orlando

Airport officials decide to delay a vote after a flurry of input from local pilots, according to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.

Mark Phelps

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 02:01 PM ET

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[Credit: Orlando Executive Airport]

Key Takeaways:

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) has delayed a proposal to impose new ADS-B-monitored landing fees for general aviation aircraft.
This delay was primarily due to significant input and mobilization from local pilots, spurred by a "call to action" from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).
Over 100 concerned pilots attended a public meeting on short notice, with many more sending emails, leading GOAA to reconsider the policy.
The proposal aimed to introduce rare landing fees for GA aircraft, facilitated by new businesses leveraging ADS-B data for billing.

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The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) reported Thursday that the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA), which controls Orlando International Airport (KMCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (KORL), has delayed a proposal to impose automated ADS-B-monitored landing fees.

The AOPA credits a flurry of input from local pilots just two days before the January 15 vote for the decision to reconsider the proposal.