Editor’s note: This article first appeared on AVweb.com.
Last week, the Holly Hill (South Carolina) Town Council voted to ban any aircraft weighing less than 600 pounds at city-owned Holly Hill Airport (5J5), which has a 3,900-foot turf runway.
SC Town Votes to Restrict Aircraft at City-Owned Airport
The decision to ban any aircraft weighing less than 600 pounds was made following two accidents that occurred in the past 18 months.
Key Takeaways:
- The Holly Hill (SC) Town Council voted to ban aircraft weighing less than 600 pounds at its city-owned airport, citing public safety and legal liability concerns following two recent accidents.
- The decision drew strong opposition from local pilots and aviation organizations (EAA, AOPA), who argue that pilot error, not aircraft type, is responsible for incidents, and that the ban is misdirected.
- Critics assert that the ban negatively impacts the airport's value and access for ultralight and some light sport aircraft, noting that such a restriction would likely be challenging if the airport received federal grants.
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