LANSING, MI — The Capital Region International Airport (LAN) in Lansing today will conduct an emergency training exercise. The exercise is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. and will take place on a runway on the north side of the airport.
Airport officials are making an effort to inform the public of the exercise in advance to prevent any undue concern that the drill might be a real airport or aircraft emergency. The morning exercise at the airport northwest of Lansing will not interfere with any scheduled arriving or departing aircraft, and passengers will have access to the main terminal building throughout the event.
The exercise will include the mobilization and deployment of Tri-County public safety personnel and resources to a simulated aircraft emergency. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires commercial airports to conduct such exercises at least once every three years in order to evaluate emergency response procedures, according to a press release.
“The safety and security of our passengers is our top priority, and this emergency training exercise tests our responsiveness in the event of a similar incident or accident and gives our employees the opportunity to sharpen their skills with hands-on experience,” said Nicole Noll-Williams, president and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority. “We thank all the participating agencies and appreciate their time and cooperation.”
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