[joe kaelin]

Does anyone know why the Leesburg Airport was recently renamed Leesburg International Airport? Are they going to get a major carrier soon? Sure beats traveling to Orlando.

[chuckster]

I understand US Customs is available there, maybe on a call up basis for General Aviation flights. Small aircraft can fly in from Bahamas, etc. and be met by customs on prior request. Therefore it is listed as an international airport. Can't see airline service in the near future as runways I believe are too short for large commercial aircraft other than commuters.

[MMC24]

Few in and out of Sanford Airport a few times which is about 30 miles closer to RV than Orlando.

Originally Posted by Grumpy

Does anyone know why the Leesburg Airport was recently renamed Leesburg International Airport? Are they going to get a major carrier soon? Sure beats traveling to Orlando.

I heard a rumor that the Villages developers' family requested a name change so that they could fly to Leesburg International Airport to avoid the Customs at Orlando. Have no idea if this is true or not. They do have a lot of political clout around this area of Florida???

[RCT]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac

I heard a rumor that the Villages developers' family requested a name change so that they could fly to Leesburg International Airport to avoid the Customs at Orlando. Have no idea if this is true or not. They do have a lot of political clout around this area of Florida???

Now, you say it's a rumor, yet still type what you don't know to be true? Let's not go and say the family/developer requested something to make their lives easier using political clout if unsubstantiated.

[Hancle704]

Maybe it has something to do with all of the International Polo Teams and Players who participate in matches at TV Polo Grounds.

[drr47]

Don't know about the name change, but I remember an article in the paper, not the Sun, about a customs office being set up in Leesburg, so that the Village traffic would not have to stop in Orlando before landing in Leesburg. Not sure how that came about but would make one wonder

[chuckster]

Really nothing to wonder about. Flew for a major corporation that arranged US Customs at a local airport to eliminate costly stops at major facilities where landing fees were outrageous (yes general aviation pays high fees to land at major airports-contrary to what the airlines say). The cost was to pay for travel expense (mileage) from the nearest international airport. Far less than landing and handling fees at major international airports.

Originally Posted by RCT

Now, you say it's a rumor, yet still type what you don't know to be true? Let's not go and say the family/developer requested something to make their lives easier using political clout if unsubstantiated.

Well that's why I called it a "rumor". Here is the definition of a rumor from Wikipedia--

"an unverified account or explanation of events circulating from person to person and pertaining to an object, event, or issue in public concern".

[RCT]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac

Well that's why I called it a "rumor". Here is the definition of a rumor from Wikipedia--

"an unverified account or explanation of events circulating from person to person and pertaining to an object, event, or issue in public concern".

I know the definition of a rumor, what I am questioning is the repeating of it! The developer/family gets bashed for enough things that ARE fact, let alone spreading things unsubstantiated. You talk about victims as a big cause of yours, well, people are victims when rumors that aren't proven are spread about them also.

Originally Posted by RCT

I know the definition of a rumor, what I am questioning is the repeating of it! The developer/family gets bashed for enough things that ARE fact, let alone spreading things unsubstantiated. You talk about victims as a big cause of yours, well, people are victims when rumors that aren't proven are spread about them also.

Well, then why do you think this airport is suddenly called "Leesburg International Airport" if it is not to accommodate the needs of the Villages? http://www.leesburgflorida.gov/airport/index.aspx

Which carriers fly into this airport??? http://www.orlandoedc.com/Data%20Cen...airports.shtml

Information about Leesburg International Airport-- Leesburg International Airport

"30 miles northwest of Orlando.
5,000-foot paved runway.
Recently added U.S customs and border protection inspection.
Accommodates general aviation and corporate pilots with 24 hours a day services which include FBO facilities, fuel, flight instruction, maintenance, refurbishing, navigational aids, hangar space, and open tie-down space.
Industrial zone, accommodates small industrial cargo.
Expansion program includes air traffic control tower, rescue fire station, new FBO facility, and precision instrument landing system."

[RCT]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac

Well, then why do you think this airport is suddenly called "Leesburg International Airport" if it is not to accommodate the needs of the Villages? http://www.leesburgflorida.gov/airport/index.aspx

Which carriers fly into this airport???

Forget it, man, you want to deflect my point of contention, fine, continue to spread your rumors. That's your right to do that, I guess, but it's also my right to speak up when I think it's unjust. YOU, of all people, by many of your posts, should know what I mean!! Now, if you don't want anyone ever disagreeing with anything you say, or how you say it, than don't post something. I myself, don't like rumors, much harm can be done by them. That's my point.

Originally Posted by RCT

Forget it, man, you want to deflect my point of contention, fine, continue to spread your rumors. That's your right to do that, I guess, but it's also my right to speak up when I think it's unjust. YOU, of all people, by many of your posts, should know what I mean!! Now, if you don't want anyone ever disagreeing with anything you say, or how you say it, than don't post something. I myself, don't like rumors, much harm can be done by them. That's my point.

What's that supposed to mean?

I was merely answering the question posted at the beginning of this thread by Grumpy. I qualified my answer with this being a "rumor". Something I heard someone else say about this airport.

Why an airport is called "international" would also seem to be a matter of public concern.

[RCT]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac

What's that supposed to mean?

I was merely answering the question posted at the beginning of this thread by Grumpy. I qualified my answer with this being a "rumor". Something I heard someone else say about this airport.

Ok, fine, I said my piece, that I disagree. No worries. Have a great day!

[samhass]

Hey, I hope our Developer gets us an airport. I hate going to MCO and Sanford. Set up an authority and expand that sucker!!!