Also in attendance Wednesday was a who's who of Columbia County brass, including Sheriff Frank Owens, Police Chief David Albritton, judges, county commissioners and city council members. Their presence was a testament to the economic impact the new tower could have on the area. Lawrence Hendrick, a Timco air traffic controller, said the tower could help attract a commuter airline or help rebuild Timco, which recently experienced a downturn. It's going to help Lake City grow. Andy Keith, an aviation system planning manager for DOT, said 20 percent of the pilots in the world are trained in Florida, and the new tower could help attract a commercial flight training school, which would return the airport to its function during the war.
Lake City is a good location.