Current Stories on the use of ADS-B for landing fees.
AOPA CEO Darren Pleasance Landing fees - Airports are the magical Emerald City at the end of a golden flight and a place of welcome for pilots and their passengers. Especially general aviation airports, the lifeblood of our industry, the places where GA pilots, their aircraft, and their passengers should feel welcomed, respected, and celebrated. - June 2025
Arizona Airport Rolls Back Landing Fees - In response to feedback from AOPA and local pilots, the Safford, Arizona, City Council unanimously voted to immediately remove landing fees at Safford Regional/1Lt Duane Spalsbury Field for any aircraft under 4,000 pounds, and for touch-and-go operations for aircraft over 4,000 pounds. - May 8, 2025
Montana’s ADS-B Privacy Bill Signed Into Law - On May 8, a bill to limit frivolous use of ADS-B tracking data was signed into law by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte. This legislation battles the recent trend of US airports using ADS-B information to impose landing fees on general aviation planes. - May 13, 2025