Closing the airport would drain the city’s economy of more than $195 million in direct annual economic activity while also forcing the cancellation of the Cleveland National Air Show.

The Lakefront Airport Preservation Partnership (LAPP) issued a statement ahead of the upcoming Cleveland City Council Transportation and Mobility Committee hearing on the future of Burke Lakefront Airport.

On Wednesday, October 7, local business, healthcare and education leaders present a case for this regional infrastructure as the mayor pushes a potentially expensive closure.

City redevelopment plans face a hard test against business growth, essential regional aviation and life-saving medical infrastructure.

After recent pro-closure stories on Cleveland.com, the publication considers a different point of view.

Aviation advocates are vigorously defending the essential transportation hub against municipal efforts to dismantle it.

Discussions about closing Burke Lakefront Airport threaten a beloved and historically significant Labor Day tradition.

While the Mayor seeks to repurpose the land, air show organizers warn this threatens the long-standing aerial spectacle.

Our coalition of local businesses and aviators is standing up for BKL. Visit our tent this Labor Day weekend and see how you can join the cause.

Local news coverage examines the debate over how BKL closure would impact the future of the Cleveland National Air Show.

Decommissioning this vital facility threatens local emergency medical transport, business development and aviation infrastructure.

Recent growth, investment and construction interest confirm the need for stable, long-term commitment from city government.

Aviation professionals are reaching out to show how the downtown airfield remains essential public infrastructure.

A local Clevelander is interviewed by News 5 Cleveland about the importance of BKL.

A broad local coalition advocates keeping the city's downtown airfield operational as an essential civic engine.

ABC News Channel 5 covers airport supporters who emphasize its critical role in Cleveland investment, job creation, and economic vitality.

A broad and diverse coalition of employers, health professionals and educators advocate for preserving vital aerospace infrastructure.

A diverse coalition urges city leaders to maintain key infrastructure supporting healthcare, trade and education.

Critical medical transports and specialized aviation services rely on this indispensable municipal infrastructure.

Local youth gain invaluable exposure to empowering aerospace careers through immersive learning at Cleveland's lakefront airfield.

Decommissioning this active downtown airfield jeopardizes a decades-old tradition that generates massive economic and cultural value.

Decommissioning this active downtown airfield threatens critical workforce pipelines and educational opportunities for local youth.