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Flight Crew Last 90 Days 14; Flight Crew Total 288; Flight Crew Type 198
Situational Awareness
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Airport; Environment - Non Weather Related
The final approach to Runway 32 has a radio tower; FAA registration number #1048341. This airport was little used in the past; but currently is growing and expanding its operations. Hangars are under construction and 8 are pre-leased with 5 aircraft tied out. I believe this tower to be a hazard to aircraft navigation; considering its extreme proximity to the final approach of Runway 32.
The Reporter stated that the tower was approved in 1989 and constructed in 1992 when this airport was non-operational. The Airport was recently purchased by a new owner who is constructing a hangar to increase airport operations and a new taxiway was just approved for the runway. With the increase in operations the FAA approved tower is a potential flight obstruction during the day but especially so during hours of darkness. FAA guidelines need to be applied to this structure.
A pilot reported a FAA registered tower number 1048341 located near the approach end of E31 at about 284 FT high is an obstruction to flight and very dangerous at night.