Happy Holidays
Fairfield
As we celebrate this beautiful season, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for this wonderful community we call home. Since 2002, West Desert Airpark has been proud to serve as your neighbor in Fairfield, working alongside you to preserve what makes our town special—wide open spaces, rural character, dark skies, and room to breathe.
West Desert Airpark since 2002
How Does Airpark Benefit Fairfield?
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Protecting Rural Character
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Open Space
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Dark Skies
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Large Lots
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Growing the Tax Base Responsibly
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Investing in Education
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Economic Impact
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Future Cafe!!
Protecting Rural Character
Large lots, low-density, open views & reasonable building heights
Airport-compatible zoning naturally preserves what makes Fairfield special:
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Large lots and low-density development
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Open views and preserved viewsheds
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Dark skies and limited building heights
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Protection from urban sprawl and strip mall development
Community Gathering Space
We're working to open a café where neighbors can:
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Watch aircraft takeoffs and landings
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Share meals and conversation
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Connect with community
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Enjoy a unique Fairfield destination
Growing the Tax Base Responsibly
Quality development without the drawbacks:
Aviation museum celebrating our heritage
Quality hangars attracting quality tenants
Exceptional residential properties (minimum 1-acre lots)
Property tax revenue without heavy traffic or infrastructure costs
Economic Impact
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Small aircraft manufacturer (Rocky Mountain Kitplanes) - worldwide
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Flight school serving 100+ students
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Flying club with 150+ members
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$3.6M Annual Economic Activity
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Hangar construction
Investing in Education
Inspiring the Next Generation Right Here in Fairfield
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High school internship programs (Cedar Valley HS & Westlake HS)
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Elementary school field trips exploring aerospace careers
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Hands-on learning in aviation and advanced technology
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Inspiring the next generation right here in Fairfield
What You Asked For
We're Delivering
Fairfield residents voted overwhelmingly for:
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Quality Residential Hangar Homes with Large Lots
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A community café
We're delivering. Despite two moratorium resolutions and over $45,000 in legal costs defending what residents requested, we remain committed to making this vision a reality.