""Airports: Their Location, Administration and Legal Basis"" is a seminal study on the development and regulation of aviation infrastructure during the critical early years of commercial flight. This work offers a comprehensive analysis of the physical, administrative, and legal challenges faced by municipalities as they integrated airports into the modern urban fabric. The text provides a multi-disciplinary perspective on the burgeoning field of aeronautical planning, authored by leading experts in landscape architecture, traffic control, and law.
The authors delve into the complexities of airport site selection, considering factors such as meteorological conditions, accessibility, and the impact on surrounding land values. Furthermore, the work explores various models of airport administration, evaluating the efficacy of public versus private management. A significant portion of the book is dedicated to the evolving legal basis for airport development, examining issues of air rights, eminent domain, and the regulatory powers of local and national governments. ""Airports: Their Location, Administration and Legal Basis"" remains a vital historical resource for understanding the origins of modern transportation planning and the foundational principles that continue to govern the aviation industry today.
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