Notice of Floodplain Encroachment for the Proposed Development at Cincinnati Municipal Airport - Lunken Field, Cincinnati, Ohio

Notice of Floodplain Encroachment for the Proposed Development at Cincinnati Municipal Airport - Lunken Field, Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati Municipal Airport - Lunken Field (LUK) is proposing the construction of a new private hangar. The project includes 11,191 square feet of ground support equipment shop space plus 8,420 square feet of storage space adjacent to the hangar. The project also includes the replacement of the existing slab. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions have been carried out according to FAA Order 1050.1G. Per Order 1050.1G and Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management, LUK and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have determined the proposed project is located within the 100-year floodplain. However, the project would not change the flow of water or the airport's ability to manage flood waters as the project would tie into existing drainage infrastructure, a component of the existing airport-wide stormwater management system. Therefore, impacts on the floodplain are anticipated to be negligible. The encroachment will not impact existing infrastructure, will not have adverse impacts to the floodplain's natural and beneficial values, will not have a high probability of loss of human life, safe airport operations will not be affected, and aircraft services will not be interrupted. As the new facility is airfield dependent, there is no practicable alternative for locating the project outside of the floodplain. The project is categorically excluded per FAA Order 1050.1G and satisfies the requirements of the FAA National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Written comments may be submitted to Morgan Einspahr at Morgan.Einspahr@woolpert.com or via mail to 1203 Walnut St 4th floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Comments must be received from July 8, 2026 to July 23, 2026 (15 days after the publication of this Notice). July 8 2026 LWOO0550060