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Residents can speak to this “seeing is believing” facet of the airpark, as they enjoy not only breathtaking scenery and fair weather, but a quiet, gated neighborhood with friendly neighbors who live and breathe aviation. The community boasts several of Wyoming’s “top homes.” And if any interested buyers do not find their design tastes met by the already-existing houses for sale, there are still lots available to build dream homes, with about 17 free spaces left in the development. If the past few months have been any indication of the future demand, potential residents will be racing to snatch those remaining spots.
For more information, visit www.alpineairpark.com. Big South Fork Airpark (KSCX): Oneida, TN
Positioned on 125,000 picturesque acres in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Big South Fork Airpark is “an outdoor enthusiast’s dream” according to Bill Armstrong, one of the developers of the airpark. The scenic landscape of- fers forests, gorges, and sandstone bluffs, and allows residents to enjoy activities including camping, hunting and hiking right in their backyards.
or without direct access (high $100,000’s). There are trad- eoffs for each, but each lot promises superb views and a great community atmosphere. Currently, there are 60 home sites sold, and 35 developed lots for sale (around 45 lots await development).
Dr. Lamar Parker, a Cessna 414A owner and 10-year resi- dent, lists a number of factors that led him to choose Big South Fork Airpark over other airport residences including excellent neighbors, reasonable HOA costs and gated access to a municipal airport. He also adds that KSCX being an “IFR airport,” with its two GPS approaches and one VOR approach, was another important factor in his decision. A bonus, the airpark’s county (Scott County) does not levy property tax on airplanes.
For more information, visit www.bsfkairpark.com. Stearman Field (1K1): Benton, KS
Situated 10 miles outside of Wichita, Kansas, Stearman Field borders the aviation-centric city known as the “Air Capital of the World.” What was originally a small-town airport that saw occasional traffic from the main airport (ICT), has since de- veloped into a true Midwest-destination with its 35-plus homes (and growing) and an on-field restaurant that regularly hosts a variety of fly-ins and car shows.
The airport is characterized most by the almost dozen Stea- rman biplanes that call the 5,106 foot runway home (hence the name, Stearman Field). In addition to the WWII trainers, there are nearly 250 aircraft based on the field. Traffic far exceeds that number on the weekends when pilots flock to the airport for their taste of the Stearman Field $100 hamburger.
One of the more unique features of the airpark is that it is co-branded as an equestrian community. “The Stables” is an onsite upscale boarding facility, located at the north end of the airpark on a stunning 50-acre site designed with both horse and rider in mind. The equestrian community boasts almost 400 acres of trails, which is complemented by an additional 180 miles of trails in the adjacent Big South Fork National River and Recreational Area (NRRA).
But for those readers who “ride” other Mustangs, there is plenty of “stable room” for a wide variety of aircraft. Unique to other airparks, Big South Fork Airpark does not have its own runway but rather is attached to a public airport, the Scott Municipal Airport. This presents some advantages as owners are not charged for runway upkeep and are not subject to any resulting liability costs. This is coupled with 24-hour fuel (including a Jet-A truck), three instrument approaches, an FBO, maintenance services and a 5,500’ x 75’ asphalt runway.
Residents who elect to build homes can choose from one- to four-acre lots, with either direct taxiway access (low $100,000’s)
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