Fayette County Development Authority Led Area D Acquisition Advances Major Aviation Expansion and U.S. Air Force Pilot Training at Falcon Field | The Citizen

Fayette County Development Authority Led Area D Acquisition Advances Major Aviation Expansion and U.S. Air Force Pilot Training at Falcon Field | The Citizen

More than 34 acres will be owned and managed by the Peachtree City Airport Authority, with signed leases supporting flight training and additional hangar development PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. -August 21-  A collaborative effort led by the Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA) has secured more than 34 acres of strategically important property known as “Area D” at Atlanta Regional Airport – Falcon Field, positioning the airport for significant aviation-related development and supporting the expansion of US Aviation Academy’s flight-training operations in Peachtree City. FCDA facilitated the acquisition and coordinated the complex transaction in partnership with the Peachtree City Airport Authority (PCAA) and with the cooperation and support of the Peachtree City Mayor and City Council and the Fayette County Board of Commissioners. Upon completion of the transaction, the Peachtree City Airport Authority will own and manage the 34-plus-acre Area D property, ensuring the land remains under airport stewardship and is available to support aviation-related uses for generations to come. The acquisition is already creating opportunities for new investment. Leases have been signed for development within Area D that will support a flight school and additional hangar space, creating an expanded aviation footprint at Falcon Field. The announcement comes as US Aviation Academy expands its operations in Peachtree City and prepares to provide initial flight training for future United States…

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