The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a proposal from the Port of Astoria Airport Director to change parts of Astoria Regional Airport in Oregon from aeronautical to non-aeronautical use. This change involves three parcels of land on the south side of the airfield, totaling 3 acres, which are vacant and landlocked without access to the airfield. The proposed development for this land is a protein processing plant. The FAA has determined that these parcels are not needed for airport purposes and can be used for the proposed project in line with FAA policy on airport revenue use.
Simple Explanation
The airport in Astoria, Oregon, wants to use some empty land that planes can't get to for something else, like building a place where they can make proteins. The group in charge of airplane rules thinks it's okay to use this land for that purpose since it's not needed for the airport stuff.