The Chesapeake Regional Airport

less than 1,000 feet AGL ((Above Ground Lev- el)) and/or visibility less than three miles. Low IFR ((LIFR)) is a sub-category of IFR.) Regarding the nearest commercial airport, Norfolk International, Schrantz says that Ches- apeake is just as close to that city, in terms of driving time, especially since Norfolk just com- pleted its Dominion Boulevard Bridge project. “So, it’s a freeway-grade highway all the way into downtown Norfolk,” he notes. “You can be there in 16 or 17 minutes, so that’s a big time savings. If you were to land at Norfolk Inter- national, the traffic to get from that airport to downtown is a little bit of a challenge. Also, we don’t have landing fees.” Going forward, Schrantz sees the Airport as a business-friendly partner in that part of the state. “Chesapeake is growing and forward thinking,” he states. “It’s looking towards the fu- ture and trying to get up-and-coming technol- ogy corporations to base here. There is an area to the west of us that’s been identified for light industrial by the City, which would be a nice attractor for some corporate folks. Our per- sonality is definitely business-friendly. I try to instill an attitude of being an extended family, as opposed to just being clients and tenants that pay rent. We’re the closest airport to the epicenter for business for Chesapeake and the Greenbriar area, and I think that this Airport is a great alternative to some of the commercial options because of its location and because the tax structure is much more attractive in Chesapeake than some other localities.” When it comes to providing services for busi- nesses, as well as private pilots, Chesapeake Regional Airport definitely has the right ap- proach. PREFERRED VENDOR n Branscome Inc. www.branscome.com A vertically integrated heavy highway and gener- al contracting company, Branscome offers clients a full range of heavy construction services. By employing a fleet of over 1,000 pieces of con- struction equipment and utilizing our strate- gically placed asphalt, concrete, and aggregate facilities throughout Southeastern and Central Virginia, Branscome stands well equipped to handle any client’s infrastructure needs.