EPA determines fuel burned at College Park Airport detrimental to public health
The EPA’s endangerment finding means that the Federal Aviation Administration must develop standards that control or eliminate aircraft lead emissions.
College Park Airport burned 14.1 pounds of lead in 2020, a mile from local elementary school
Roughly 13,000 aviation airports in the U.S. release 468 tons of lead into the atmosphere every year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
A new housing, retail and research hub is coming to College Park’s Discovery District
Aviation Landing would be near the College Park Aviation Museum, the Junior Tennis Champions Center and Lake Artemesia.
College Park City Council postpones vote on airport rules with seaplane program in limbo
Council members have moved the vote back until Tailwind Air communicates further with the city.
New pilot program offers direct flights between College Park and New York City
The seaplane will land on Manhattan’s East River in New York.
Santa has landed: College Park Airport adapts annual Winter Fly In amid pandemic
The fly-in was livestreamed, but those who bought tickets in advance were able to get a picture with Santa in person.
College Park Council discusses new plans for the tree trimming project near airport
The revised plans call for trees to be trimmed every four to five years.
After heated debate in College Park, Prince George’s County halts tree work
The “tree trimming” project was an attempt to increase safety measures for pilots flying at night, the airport's manager said.
Tree removal near College Park Airport sparks contention at city council meeting
One resident called the removal of over 250 trees as a "slaughter" of the tree canopy.
Plane crashes into house minutes after leaving College Park airport, killing pilot
At least 18 homes in the area lost power, officials say.