Thursday May 27, 2021

Helicopter tours in the sky space above national parks have been a source of controversy across the West for many years. And just recently, the Teton County Board of Commissioners and the Town of Jackson, Wyoming passed unanimous bans on commercial air tours over Grand Teton National Park. But as our partners at KHOL report, that doesn’t mean a private company operating scenic flights will stop anytime soon.

Show Notes:

Photo: A view of the Tetons from the Jackson Hole Airport tarmac. Wind River Air, LLC, is not permitted to fly over Grand Teton National Park airspace, except during takeoff and landing from the airport, which is located within the park. Flicker/KHOL

KHOL: Despite Vocal Opposition, Jackson Heli Tour Operator has ‘No Reason to Walk Away’
https://891khol.org/despite-vocal-opposition-jackson-heli-tour-operator-has-no-reason-to-walk-away/