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Provide direction to change the name of the Clearwater Airpark back to the Clearwater Executive Airport. (WSO)
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SUMMARY:
On May 16, 1991, Clearwater Executive Airport changed its name to Clearwater Airpark. Staff is seeking council direction to change the name back to original name, the Clearwater Executive Airport.
In the aviation industry, an “airpark” is generally considered a small, private, and community-based residential aviation facility where aircraft owners have hangars or spaces for their planes often with homes on the site. “Executive” airports are more widely known as public-use general aviation facilities primarily designed to serve business aviation and private pilots, rather than commercial air traffic. Based on current and future use of the KCLW facilities, Clearwater Executive Airport more appropriately speaks to the local and aviation communities about what to expect when considering the airport as a destination or business enterprise.
The name change to Clearwater Executive Airport was supported by the Airpark Advisory Board on the February 5, 2025 meeting.
The name change will require the amending the following sections of the Clearwater Code of Ordinances: 4.23, 2.081, 2.082, 2.083, 2.084, which staff will present for council approval later.
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Economic & Housing Opportunity
2.2 Cultivate a business climate that welcomes entrepreneurship, inspires local investment, supports eco-friendly enterprises, and encourages high-quality job growth.
2.3 Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment, cultural experiences, tourism, and national sporting events.
