The Flyover | March 2023

March 27, 2023

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Rules & Regulations

Each month, the airport will review a highlighted section of the rules and regulations to help educate users and tenants. Knowing the airport rules and regulations will ensure a safe, enjoyable and secure experience for all airport customers.

March Focus: Accident Reports

Any person involved in an aircraft accident occurring at the airport shall, as soon as possible, make a full report thereof to the office of the airport manager, including names, addresses and all pertinent information. The airport manager shall file a written copy of this report with the City's risk manager. This report is separate and distinct from reports required by the NTSB and FAA in accordance with 49 CFR, Part 830.1. This report is also separate and distinct from notice of suits required by Section 14.5 of the Charter of the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

All motor vehicle accidents and crimes on airport property are to be reported to the Lee’s Summit Police Department.
Any damage to or theft of airport property must be reported immediately to the airport manager.
All accidents and incidents as defined by the FAA shall be reported to the airport manager in addition to any accident reporting procedures required by the FAA or NTSB. Additionally, any minor accidents or incidents not requiring a report to the FAA or NTSB, but involving airport property must be reported to the airport manager within three days. If the accident or incident involves airport lighting or safety devices, the report must be made immediately so appropriate repairs may be made. Determination of liability for repair costs shall be within the authority of the City or its authorized representative.

Hertz Car Rental

Hertz car rental is now available for airport customers from Thursday to Monday. Reservations can be made in advance by phone or at Hangar 1 after arrival.

Summit Flight Academy Opens at the Lee’s Summit Airport

Welcome Summit Flight Academy to the Lee's Summit Airport! The academy will open on April 1 inside the former line office at the terminal building, 2751 NE Douglas St.

The owners, Levi Self, of Midwest Avionics and Jeremy Davis, are pleased to offer commercial pilot training services with their aircraft; Piper Cherokee and Pipistrel Alpha Trainer. The school is also available to based tenants for aircraft checkouts and flight reviews. Summit Flight Academy offers a micro Sporty's Pilot Shop on field for pilot supply needs.

Summit Flight Academy 816.282.1500.

Contact Summit Flight Academy

Fly Friendly

In an effort to be a good neighbor, the airport asks pilots to consider following some simple recommendations consistent with safety. Piloting choices impact the community’s perception of the airport and the City of Lee’s Summit. Pilots may only fly in and out once, but Lee’s Summit residents live, work, play and relax daily. As always, operate aircraft in a safe and friendly manner.

When using Runway 11/29, consider keeping traffic patterns close to the airport to reduce or possibly avoid flying over residential areas south of the airport.
Whenever possible, avoid repeated takeoffs and landings between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.
If practical, try to reduce repeated overflights of the residential areas north and south of the airport when practicing takeoffs and landings.