FAA orders Mohave County to apply for Part 139 certificate for Laughlin/Bullhead Airport
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- The Federal Aviation Administration directed Mohave County to resolve grant‑administration inconsistencies and to submit an application for a new Part 139 Airport Operating Certificate within 30 days, according to a letter sent on September 25.
- The FAA has not yet received formal communication from the county about its takeover of Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport and has sought clarification from the Mohave County Board of Supervisors on several related matters.
Why it matters
Without a Part 139 certificate the airport may face operational restrictions, affecting airlines and travelers that rely on Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport.
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