Fife Airport threatened by Wind farm Proposal
A company named Infinis has submitted an application for planning permission to site five wind turbines within the Fife Airport ATZ. The tips of the blades would be 360 feet agl. The proposed location is almost exactly on the extended runway centreline, approximately 1.5nm from the Rwy-07 threshold.
Full details of the application and any comments can be seen on the Fife Council website at 09/01861/EIA | Erection of 5 wind turbines, one anemometer mast, substation building, construction of access, hardstandings and temporary construction compound. | Westfield O C C S Fife where objections may be submitted by clicking on the ‘Do It Online’ tab. Fife Flying Club has submitted its objection and hopes that other pilots will lend their support. The FFC letter of objection includes a map showing the layout of turbines in relation to the runway.