Lorain County Regional Airport
airport in Ohio, United States of America
Lorain County Regional Airport (IATA: LPR, ICAO: KLPR, FAA LID: LPR) is a public airport in Lorain County, Ohio, owned by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners and located in New Russia Township. The airport is about 7 miles south of Lorain and 5 miles southwest of Elyria. The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a general aviation reliever airport.
The airport holds a regular Discover Aviation Day. The event features aircraft such as the Ford Tri-Motor, a World War II-era B-25 bomber, gliders, and more.
History
Plans to build an airport in Lorain County began as early as September 1964, when a study proposed locating one of two new airports for Greater Cleveland there. Concrete steps started in late February 1966, when an airport authority was established. After a 1,045-acre (423 ha) site was endorsed by the FAA in early May, the authority stated it would seek Federal aid. In late June 1966, Lorain agreed to raise $92,000 to build the airport. Elyria followed suit by voting to provide $192,000 a week and a half later.
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