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Ms. Brooke Chapman

Associate Director

Small Community Air Service Development Program

Office of Aviation Analysis

8th Floor, Room W86-307

United States Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE

Washington, DC 20590

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Re: Branson Regional Airport Transportation Development District Application

Small Community Air Service Development Program

Docket ill: DOT-OST-2013-0120

Dear Ms. Chapman,

On July 26, 2013, the Branson Regional Airport Transportation Development District

("TDD") submitted an application under the Small Community Air Service Development

("SCASD") Program for federal grant funding to support air service development of the Branson

Regional Airport ("BKG").

Although we wish for the continued success of all airports in our region, our application

has, unfortunately, been subject to criticism from our neighboring airports, Springfield-Branson

National Airport ("SGF") and Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport ("XNA").

BKG is the first-of-its-kind, privately financed and operated commercial airport in the

United States. It is the result of another first-of-its-kind public/private partnership between

Taney County, Missouri, the Branson, Missouri Regional Airport Transportation Development

District and Branson Airport, LLC. While BKG is operated by a private entity, the TDD has an

airport lease with Taney County the owner of the facility. This public/private partnership has

resulted in 1DO's of millions of dollars of additional revenue to the area served by the airport and

is precisely the type of partnership that the Department .of Transportation and the Small

Community Air Service Development Program is seeking to foster. In 2012 alone a non-airport

Branson Regional Airport Transportation Development District

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Hollisrer, MO 65672
fund economic impact study showed the airport generated 90 million in economic benefit to the

region.

As detailed in TDD's SCASD grant application, the primary market served by the Airport

is the City of Branson ("Branson"). Approximately 1 million residents live within 60 miles of the

Airport and represent a permanent and captive traveler base for the Airport. Branson is also a

major Midwest tourist destination with national appeal, offering a unique vacation experience

that combines entertainment attractions with outdoor recreation and other family-oriented

activities. Branson has been recognized as America's Live Music Capital and offers visitors

accessto 13 Championship Golf Courses, 52 theatres with 61,000 seats, an award-winning theme

park, numerous attractions and museums, pristine lakes with world-class fishing and boating,

fine-dining, wine-tours and a variety of other attractions. There are over 24,000 hotel rooms and

8,000 time-share units available in the greater Branson area.

Branson attracts approximately 7.5 million visitors annually, with approximately 60% of

visitors arriving from a distance of over 300 miles. This makes Branson a major tourist

destination in the U.S. comparable in size to well-known vacation destinations such as Reno,

Myrtle Beach and Panama City.

The public/private partnership made BKG possible, however, at the heart of their

opposition to BKG's receipt of any grant funding, SGF and XNA take issue with the

partnership's very nature and turn a privately financed airport with no public financial risk into a

negative. Clearly, this is not the view of the Department of Transportation and the Small

Community Air Service Development Program, as one of the program's statutory directives is to

give priority to communities where a public/private partnership has been established.

Additionally, all other U.S. commercial service airports receive Federal Grants funded through

taxes paid when purchasing airline tickets. BKG does not receive the benefit of FAA AP

entitlement or discretionary grants even though the customers that utilize BKG pay taxes into

these funds. One hundred percent of the $170 mm invested at BKG was privately funded. This

incredible asset now served by Southwest Airlines and Frontier airlines was added to the

National Air Spaces system at no cost to the FAA.

SGF and XNA also contend, incorrectly, that if BKG receives the SCASD grant, BKG

will not have to comply with the associated grant assurances. This could not be further from the

truth, as TDD's grant application includes an agreement to comply with the associated grant

assurances.

The remainder of SGF and XNA's objections merely amount to a criticism of BKG's

business model and the role that BKG plays in the area. Construction on BKG began during a

flourishing economic period but, unfortunately, when BKG opened in 2009, it was in the midst

of the worst economy since the great depression. Fortunately, TDD and BKG, with the support

and cooperation of its investors, have been able to withstand these economic pressures. Every

airport in the country experienced hard times as a result of the recession. To single out BKG

seems opportunistic. Branson Airport, LLC did enter into an agreement with Bondholders and

despite the claims made by SGF the terms of the agreement are being met.

Branson Regional Airport Transportation Development District

~------- 4000 Branson Airport Blvd ~-------

Hollister, MO 65672
Certainly, BKG plans to use the SCASD grant funds as well as funds from the

community and investors in order to open more routes and broaden BKG's customer base.

Based upon a review of SGF's SCASD grant application, it appears that SGF has similar plans.

We also assume that XNA put the SCASD funds that it received last year to good use, which

possibly resulted in the re-opening of its route with LAX.

The SCASD grant funds and the BKG project that they will support will help to fill

available airline seats in the Branson market through extensive in-market and out-of-market

advertising. This support is critical to the future of the region, which is why regional partners

have pledged $375,000 in matching funds. BKG looks forward to flourishing in the coming

years.

We look forward to providing any additional information that might be requested.

Sincerely,

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Branson Regional Airport Transportation Development District

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Hollister, MO 65672
Ms. Brooke Chapman

Associate Director

Office of Aviation Analysis

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC20590

August 23, 2013

Frontier Airlines, Inc.

Frontier Center One

7001 Tower Road

Denver, CD 80249

P 720.374.4200 Flyfrontier.com

RE: Support for the Branson Airport Transportation Development District's Application for Funding

under the Small Community Air Service Development Program

Dear Ms, Chapman:

I am writing to express Frontier Airlines' support of the Branson Airport Transportation Development

District's (TTD) 2013 Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP)Grant submission.

Frontier is proud to offer non-stop service to Branson to our hub in Denver, connecting the community and

its attractions to more than 30 one-stop cities across the west Frontier takes its role as a provider of key

transportation infrastructure seriously. We understand the economy of the entire Branson region relies upon

our service.

The TOO's Grant application will help support this critically important service through extensive marketing

and advertising. This campaign will help us fill available scats in the market, and we hope it will lead to

additional demand for added flights.

Sincerely,

Greg Aretakis

Vice President, Network and Revenue

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Ms. Brooke Chapman

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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.

Bob Montgomery

VIce President

Airport Affairs

Love Field

P,O. Box 3e611

Dallas, TX 75235-1611

(214) 792.4365

bob.montgomery@wnc::o.com

Re: Support for the Branson Airport Transportation Development District's

Application for Funding under the Small Community Air Service Development

Program

Dear Ms. Chapman:

Branson Airport recently submitted a Grant Application for the Transportation

District's 2013 Small Community Air Service Development Program. Southwest

Airlines is supportive of this application.

Commercial air service to the Branson Airport is in its infancy. While we are

pleased to offer non-stop service to four non-stop destinations from Branson, experience

with the marketplace is limited, leading to its characterization as "developmental".

Resources that may allow Branson to advertise itself locally and around the country will

help attract traffic, and will hopefully lead to improvements in viability.

It appears that Branson's application is consistent with the purpose of the Small

Community Air Service Development Program. We encourage you to give it your

favorable review.

Sincerely,

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August 30, 2013

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Ms, Brooke Chapman,

Associate Director

Small Community Air Service Development Program

U.S. Department of Transportation

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1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,

Washington D.C. 20590

Reference: Docket DOT-OST-2013-0120

Dear Ms. Chapman:

Branson, MO has submitted to the Department an application for a ~013 Small Community Air Service

Development (SCASD)Grant.

The Airport's application is for funding to support new air service. Although USAirways has no

imminent plans to initiate air service to/from Branson, we do evaluate new route opportunities to/from

the central U.S.

Thus, USAirways endorses Branson's SCASDGrant application and respectfully requests that the

Department extend all possible favorable consideration to the application. If I can be of further

assistance, please feel free to contact me.

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I am writing to express my support for the Branson Airport Transportation Development Districl"

2013 Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) grant application.

Branson Airport (BKG) is a regional transportation hub for the citizens of both Southern Missouri

and Northern Arkansas. The airport also provides valuable access to the millions of tourists from

across the nation who visit the attractions in and around Branson every year. The grant would be

used to promote BKG's existing air carriers, to market the area to new carriers and possibly to

offer incentives lor carriers to increase service to Branson.

Expanding air serviee to Branson will make the area more accessible to visitors, improving the

economy of Southwest Missouri by strengthening one of its most important industries. Please

give this application your full and fair consideration and please keep me apprised of the progres,

of their request.

Sincerely.

Claire McCaskill

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Brooke Chapman

Associate Director

Office of Aviation Analysis

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RE: Branson Airport Transportation Development District's Application for Funding under the

Small Community Air Service Development Program

Dear Ms. Chapman:

This letter comes in support of the Branson Airport Transportation Development District's

(TTD) 2013 Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) Grant submission.

Residents of southwest Missouri have seen first-hand the positive impact the Branson Airport

has had on the local economy. The airport is now served by Southwest Airlines and Frontier

Airlines, and these two partner airlines have offered lowered airfares and have increased inbound

tourism, which obviously has a positive impact on the region's economy.

The TOO's grant application is a key cpmponent to Branson's ability to leverage its accessibility

to tourists from outside the Midwest, and help local businesses continue to thrive. This

application would also offer the city of Branson the opportunity to partner with its local airport to

increase visitors to the area, which is always vital to the region's tourism driven economy.

Again, 1support the Branson Airport Transportation Development District's 2013 Small

Community Air Service Development Program Grant application. 1trust that you will give their

application your utmost consideration.

Sincerely,

Billy Long

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Ms. Brooke Chapman

Associate Director

Office of Aviation Analysis

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

RE:Supporl lor Ihe BransonAirporl Transporlalion Developmenl Districl'sApplicafion lor

Funding under the Small Communlly Air Service Development Program

Dear Ms. Chapman:

I am writing to express my support of the Branson Airport Transportation Development

District's (TDD) 2013 Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) Grant

submission.

Residents of southwest Missouri have seen lirst-hand the impact the Branson Airport has

had on the local economy. The airport is now served by'Sourfiwe.;;t Airlines and Frontier

Airlines. These two partner airlines have both 10wereB ',airfare$ and increased inboun,j

tourism, no doubt helping the region's economy. In order to ensure local businesses can

continue to thrive, the TDD's Grant application is a key component to Branson's ability to

belter leverage its accessibility to tourists from outside fhe.Midwe.sk" "'-.

The TDD's Grant application affers Branson the opportunity to-partner with its'local airport

existing and potential new air1ines to grow inbound visitors to"theregibnwhich is vital to

the tourism driven economy. ",

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Thank you for the opportunity to express my supp01f9r this application.

Sincerely,

Katie Steele Danner

Director

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Ms. Brooke Chapman

Associate Director

Office of Aviation Analysis

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC20S90

RE:Support for the Branson Airport Transportation Development District's Application for Funding

under the Small Community Air Service Development Program

Dear Ms. Chapman:

I am writing to express my support of the Branson Airport Transportation Development District's (TTD)

2013 Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP)Grant submission. The TDD's goal of

expanding air service is key to our county's continued growth and development of the primarily tourism

driven economy.

The Branson region relies on tourism for a large portion of its economic activity. The tourism numbers

to Branson have been down the last several years. The airport and the new air service provided by

Frontier and Southwest Airlines represent an opportunity for continued growth. An increasing number

of visitors are arriving through the Branson Airport. In order to ensure local businesses can continue to

thrive, the TDO's Grant application is a key to Branson's ability to better leverage its accessibility to

tourists from outside the Midwest.

The Small Community Air Service Development Program offers our community the opportunity to .

partner with its local airport to grow inbound tourists, to ensure local residents know the value of their

local airport, and to create opportunity to develop additional flights to targeted destinations.

I appreciate your time and consideration on this matter.

Sincerely,

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Executive Director

Taney County Business Development Partnership

PO Box 1897 269 State Hwy 248 Branson, MO 65615

417-334-4084 www.taneycountvpartnership.com Fax 417-337-5887
Ms.Brooke Chapman

Associate Director

Office of Aviation Analysis

1200New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

August 28, 2013

RE:Support for the Branson Airport Transportation Development District's Application for

Funding under the Small Community Air Service Development Program

Dear Ms. Chapman:

I am writing to express my support of the Branson Airport Transportation Development

District's (TOO)2013Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP)Grant

submission. The TOO'sgoal of expanding air service iskey to the areas continued growth

and development of the primarily tourism driven economy.

The Branson region relies on tourism for a large portion of its economic activity. The

tourism numbers to Bransonhave been down the last several years. The airport and the

new air service on Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines represent an opportunity for

continued growth. An increasing number ot visitors are arriving through the Branson.

Airport. In order to ensure local businesses can continue to thrive, the TOO's Grant

application is a key to Branson'sability to better leverage its accessibility to tourists from

outside the Midwest.

The Small Community Air Service Development Program offers our community the

opportunity to partner with its local airport to grow inbound tourists, to ensure local

residents know the value of their local airport, and to create opportunity to develop

additional flights to targeted destinations.

We appreciate your consideration.

Sincerely,

P.O. Box 638 312 Esplanade Street Hollister, Missouri 65673

417.334-3262 www.cityofhollister.com Fax 417-334-3239
August 29, 2013

Ms. Brooke Chapman

Associate Director

Office of Aviation Analysis

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

RE: Support for the Branson Airport Transportation Development District's Application for

Funding under the Small Community Air Service Development Program

Dear Ms. Chapman:

I am writing to express my support of the Branson Airport Transportation Development District's

(TDD) 2013 Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) Grant submission.

The TDD's goal of expanding air service is key to the area's continued growth and development

of the primarily tourism driven economy.

The Branson region relies on tourism for a large portion of its economic activity. An increasing

number of visitors are arriving through the Branson Airport, especially since Southwest Airlines

has come to town. In order to ensure local businesses can continue to thrive, the TDD's Grant

application is a key to Branson's ability to better leverage its accessibility to tourists from outside

the Midwest.

The Small Community Air Service Development Program offers our community the opportunity

to partner with its local airport to grow inbound tourist travel, to ensure local residents know the

value of their local airport, and to create opportunity to develop additional flights to targeted

destinations.

Thank you for your consideration, specifically, as a hospital we rely on the airport for flying in

new physicians. The ability for healthcare professionals to be able to leave our small town easily

for urban offerings is a big deal. There is a shortage of physicians to recruit and the airport gives

us one more leg up when trying to land one of these high-value targets.

Sincerely,

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President/CEO

Cox Medical Center Branson

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Associate Director

Office of Aviation Analysis

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

August 28, 2013

RE:Support for the Branson Airport Transportation Development District's Application for

Funding under the Small Community Air Service Development Program

Dear Ms. Chapman:

I am writing to express my support of the Branson Airport Transportation Development

District's (TID) 2013 Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) Grant

submission. The TDD's goal of expanding air service is key to the areas continued growth

and development of the primartly tourism drtven economy.

The. Branson region relies on tourism for a large portion of its economic activity and an

increasing number of visitors are arriving through the Branson Airport. The airport and the

new air service on Southwest Airlines and Frontier airtines represent an opportunity for

continued growth. In order to ensure local businesses can continue to thrive, the TDD's

Grant application is a key to Branson's ability to better leverage its accessibility to tourists

from outside the Midwest.

The Small Community Air Service Development Program offers our community the

opportunity to partner with its local airport to grow inbound tourists, to ensure local

residents know the value of their local airport, and to create opportunity to develop

additional flights to targeted destinations.

We appreciate your detailed consideration.

Sincerely,

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Senior Manager of Business and Community Development

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Dear Ms. Chapman:

I am writing to express my support of the Branson Airport Transportation Development

District's (TID) 2013 Smali Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) Grant

submission. The TDD's goal of expanding air service is key to the areas continued growth

and development 01 the primarily tourism driven economy.

The Branson region relies on tourism for a large portion of its economic activity. The

tourism numbers to Branson have been down the last several years. The airport and the

new air service on Southwest Airlines and Frontier airlines represents an opportunity for

continued growth. An increasing number of visitors are arriving through the Branson

Airport, In order to ensure local businesses can continue to thrive, the TDD's Grant

application is a key to Branson's ability to better leverage its accessibility to tourists from

outside the Midwest.

The Smali Community Air Service Development Program offers our community the

opportunity to partner with its local airport to grow inbound tourists, to ensure local

residents know the value of fheir local airport, and to create opportunity to develop

additional flights to targeted destinations.

We appreciate your detailed consideration,

Sincerely,

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August 29.2013

Ms;Brooke Chapman

Associate Director

Office of Aviation Analysis

1200New JerseyAvenue. SE

Washington. DC 20590

Building III, Suite LL

BOOState Highway 248

Branson, MO 65616-4078

417.334.5165 Fax417.334.4823 www.bkd.com

RE:Support for the Branson Airport Transportation Development District's Application for

Funding under the Small Community Air Service Development Program

Dear Ms. Chapman:

I am writing to express my support of tihe Branson Airport Transportation Deveiopment

District's (lTD) 2013 Small Community Air service Development Program (SCASDP)Grant

submission. TheTDD'sgoal of expanding air service Iskey to the areas continued growth

and development of tihe primarily tourism driven economy.

The Branson region relies on tourism for a large portion of Its economic activity. The

tourism numbers to Bransonhave been down the last several years. The airport and the

new air service on Southwest Airlines and Frontier airlines represents an opportunity for

continued growtih. An Increasing number of visitors are arriving tihrough tihe Branson

Airport. In order to ensure local businesses can continue to tihrive. the TDD's Grant

application Isa key to Branson'sability to better leverage Itsaccessibility to tourists from

outside the Midwest.

The Small Community Air Service Development Program offers our community tihe

opportunity to partner with Its local airport to grow Inbound tourists. to ensure local

residents know the value of tihelr local airport. and to create opportunity to develop

additional flights to targeted destinations.

We appreciate your detailed consideration.

YoursTruly.

Derek l. Smith. CPA

BKD. LLP

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Ms. Brooke Chapmon

Associate Director

Office of Aviation Analysis

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

We appreciate your delailed consideration.

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Broker/Parlner

Commercial One Brokers LLC.

We are writing to express our support of the Branson Airport Transportation Development

Distnet's (TID) 20J3 Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) Grant

submission. The TOD's goal of expanding air service is key to the areas continued growth

and development of the pnmanly tounsm dnven economy.

The Branson region relies on tounsm for a large portion of its economic activity. The

tourtsm numbers to Branson have been down the last several years. The airport and the

new air service on Southwest Airlines and Frontier airlines represent an opportunity for

continued growth. An increasing number of visitors are amving through the Branson

Airport. In order to ensure local businesses can continue to thnve, the TOD's Grant

application is a key to Branson's ability to better leverage its accessibility to tounsts from

outside the Midwest.

RE:Support for the Branson Airport Transportation Development District's Appllcallon for

Funding under the Small Community Air Service Development Program

The Small Community Air Service Development Program offers our community the

opportunity to parlner with its local airport to grow Inbound tourists, to ensure local

residents know Ihe value of their local airport, and to create opportunity to develop

additional tlights to targeted destinalions.

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Ms. Brooke Chapman

Associate Director

Office of Aviation Analysis

1200 New Jersey Avenue. SE

Washington, DC 20590

August 29, 2013

RE:Support for the Branson Airport Transportation Development District'sApplication for

Funding under the Small Community Air Service Development Program

Dear Ms. Chapman:

I am writing to express support of the Branson Airport Transportation Development

District's (TOD) 2013 Smali Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) Grant

submission. The TOD's goal of expanding air service is important to the continued growth

and development of our community's key industry: tourism.

The airport and the new air service on Southwest Airiines and Frontier Airiines provide

current and strategic tourism/economic growth for our region. The TOD Grant wili help

soiidify Branson's ability to leverage our accessibility to domestic and international visitors.

Increased quantity of visitors ensures solid tax income for local. state and federal

governments, as weli as providing revenue streams to local businesses. Our history proves

that when tourism to Branson/Ozark Mountain Country is strong, our unemployment rates

fali as hiring increases.

In addition to helping us strengthen our tourist-based economy, the Branson Airport TOD

also works hard to ensure local residents know the value of our local airport as weli as to

develop additional flights to targeted destinations.

Thank you for your consideration for our community to partner with The Smali Community

Air Service Development Program.

We appreciate your consideration of our application.

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Ms.Brooke Chapman

Associate Director

Office of Aviotion Anolysis

1200New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington. DC 20590

August 28th, 2013

RE:Supportfor the BransonAirport Transportation Development District'sApplication for

funding under the Small Community Air Service Development Program

Dear Ms. Chapman:

I am writing to express my support of the Branson Airport Transportation Development

District's (lTD)2013 Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP)Grant

submission. TheTDD'sgoal of expanding air service iskey to the areas continued growth

and development of the primarily tourism driven economy.

The Branson region relies on fourism for a large portion of its economic activity. The

tourism numbers to Bransonhave been down the last several years. The airport and the

new air service on Southwest Airlinesand Frontier airlines represents an opportl,Jnity for

continued growth. An increasing number of visitors are arriving through the Branson

Airport. In order to ensure local businessescan continue to thrive, the TOD's Grant

application isa key to Branson'sability to better leverage its accessibility to tourists from

outside the Midwest.

The Small Community Air Service Development Program offers our community the

opportunity to partner with its local airport to grow inbound tourists, to ensure local

residents know the value of their local airport, and to create opportunity to develop

additional flights to targeted destinations.

We appreciate your detailed consideration.

Sincerely,

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Ms.Brooke Chapman

Associate Director

Office of Aviation Analysis

1200New JerseyAvenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

DATE

RE:Support for the Branson Airport Transportation Development District'sAppllcallon for

Funding under the Small Community Air Service Development Program

Dear Ms.Chapman:

Sight & Sound Theatres@operates two Theatresone In Lancaster County, PA and one In

Branson,MO. Continued growlh and success regarding the BransonAirport isessentialIn

the continued growth of our Theatre locations. On behalf of Sight & Sound TheatreS@we

are writing to express our support of the Branson Airport Transportation Development

District's (TTD)2013Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP)Grant

submission. TheTDD'sgoal of expanding air service iskey to the areas continued growth

and development of the primarily tounsm driven economy.

The Branson region relies on tourism for a large porlion of its economic activity. The

tounsm numbers to Bransonhave been down the last several years. Theairport and the

new air service on Southwest Airlinesand Frontier airlines represents an opportunity for

continued growth. An increasing number of visitors are arriving through the Branson

Airport. In order to ensure local businesses can continue to thrive, the TDD's Grant

application isa key to Branson'sability to better leverage its accessibility to tounstsfrom

outside the Midwest.

The Small Community Air Service Development Program offers our community the

opporfunity to partner with its local airport to grow inbound tourists, to ensure local

residents know the value of their local airport, and to create opportunity to deveiop

additional flights to targeted destinations.

We appreciate your detailed consideration.

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National SalesManager

Sight & Sound Theatres

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Ms. Brooke Chapman

Associate Director

Office of Aviation Analysis

1200 New JerseyAvenue, SE

Washington, DC20S90

August 28, 2013

RE:Support for the Branson Airport Transportation Development District's Application for Funding

under the Small Community Air Service Development Program

Dear Ms. Chapman:

I am writing to express my support of the Branson Airport Transportation Development District's (TID)

2013 Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP)Grant submission. The TDD'sgoal

of expanding air service is key to the areas continued growth and development of the primarily tourism

driven economy.

The Branson region relies on tourism for a large portion of its economic activity. The tourism numbers

to Branson have been down the last several years. The airport and the new air service on Southwest

Airlines and Frontier airlines represent an opportunity for continued growth. An increasing number of

visitors are arriving through the Branson Airport. In order to ensure local businesses can continue to

thrive, the TDD's Grant application is a key to Branson's ability to better leverage its accessibility to

tourists from outside the Midwest.

The Small Community Air Service Development Program offers our community the opportunity to

partner with its local airport to grow inbound tourists, to ensure local residents know the value of their

local airport, and to create opportunity to develop additional flights to targeted destinations.

We appreciate your consideration.

Sincerely,

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Ms.Brooke Chapman

Associate Director

Office of Aviation Analysis

1200New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

DATE:August 28,2013.

RE:Support for the Branson Airport Transportation Development District's Application for

Funding under the Small Community Air Service Development Program

Dear Ms. Chapman:

i am writing to express my support of the Branson Airport Transportation Development

District's (ITD) 2013 Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP)Grant

submission. The TDD'sgoal of expanding air service is key to the areas continued growth

and development of the primarily tourism driven economy.

The Branson region relies on tourism for a large portion of its economic activity. The

tourism numbers to Bransonhave been down the last several years. The airport and the

new air service on Southwest Airlines and Frontier airlines represents an opportunity for

continued growth. An increasing number of visitors are arriving through the Branson

Airport. In order to ensure local businesses can continue to thrive, the TDD's Grant

application is a key to Branson's ability to better leverage its accessibility to tourists from

outside the Midwest.

The Small Community Air Service Development Program offers our community the

opportunity to partner with its locai airport to grow inbound tourists, to ensure local

residents know the value of their local airport, and to create opportunity to deveiop

additional flights to targeted destinations.

We appreciate your detailed consideration.

Sincerely,

PhilipA. Lopez

Managing Member

Branson Commerce Park Land Company LLC.