For GA airports, what does AOPA encourage development of?

• A. Airport improvement districts
• B. Airport support networks
• C. Public safety partnerships
• D. Community engagement programs

Answer: (B)

AOPA emphasizes creating an Airport Support Network, a volunteer-based group of airport users, pilots, businesses, and local stakeholders who stay engaged with the airport and local decision-makers. This network provides a structured way to monitor issues, share timely information, and organize advocacy when funding, policy, or land-use decisions could affect the airport. By coordinating outreach and rallying community support, an ASN helps keep general aviation airports open and viable.

Other concepts—financing-focused districts, public safety partnerships, or broad community engagement programs—are valuable in their own right but do not represent the specific, organized advocacy framework AOPA promotes for protecting GA airports.