FOR ESSAYS GURU ONLY

Introduction: Topography, especially mountains, affects the weather in many different ways. In this activity, you will play the role of a consultant to an airport planning commission. The new airport is to be located at one of three locations in a mountainous region. Discuss the pros and cons of locating a General Aviation airport at each of the three locations: A, B and C. Which location would you then select as the safest place to locate the airport?

Read and comment on at least two of your peers' postings.

Water and a narrow coastal region

Prevailing strong winds

Broad valley

Tallest mountains

A

B

C

Directions: Using the template below, post your advice to the planning commission in the "Airport Location" Discussion Board forum.

Conclusion: Compare your airport plans with your classmates.

Airport Location Template:

Collaboration Activity: Airport Location
Location	Choice of Location (Place an x in the box for the airport location that you have chosen.)	Pros (List the reasons why each location would make a good airport location.)	Cons (List the reasons why each location would make a bad airport location.)
A
B
C