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A large swath of trees recently removed near Williamsport Regional Airport to make it safe for pilots landing and departing left the land a stark contrast for those accustomed to the canopy of leafy cover.
“It doesn’t look pretty . . . it looks a little creepy,” said Richard Howell, airport executive director, who added it was done to keep pilots, crews and passengers safe, especially at night, as the airplanes land and take off.
It is such a different appearance that from Interstate 180, motorists could be seen this week twisting their heads to get a glimpse of the runways and airport facilities, which went unseen for years because shade trees and wild growth around the airport perimeter.
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The Williamsport Municipal Airport Authority took care of infrastructure-related business and other matters at its monthly meeting Thursday.
The board approved a $65,499 payment for pavement work of the apron project.
Airport Executive Director Richard Howell reported the work by DGR Excavating LLC is mostly done.
An agreement with LR Kimball for rehabilitation of the taxiway lighting was approved. That work is expected to get under way in the spring.
The Authority approved an agreement with Beeghley Tree to remove trees at the end of a runway.
The trees create an obstruction for certain aircraft, authority members explained.