Cleveland Akron, OH, August 25, 2026 —

Cleveland, OH – U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno recently stated that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conducted a 14-month study concerning Burke Lakefront Airport. However, the FAA has explicitly denied this assertion, stating that no such study regarding the airport’s closure has been conducted.

The claim was made by Senator Moreno in Cleveland. According to his statement, the FAA’s purported study focused on Burke Lakefront Airport and lasted for a duration of 14 months. Details regarding the specific findings or purpose of this alleged study were not provided by the Senator’s office.

In response to Senator Moreno’s statement, an FAA spokesperson issued a denial. The agency asserted that it has not undertaken any study related to the closure of Burke Lakefront Airport. The FAA’s statement did not offer further comment on the discrepancy or the nature of any potential communications with Senator Moreno’s office regarding the airport.

Burke Lakefront Airport is a public airport located one mile east of downtown Cleveland, Ohio. It is situated on the shore of Lake Erie. The airport serves a variety of aviation activities, including general aviation and some commercial operations. Information regarding the airport’s current operational status or any ongoing reviews was not provided by either Senator Moreno’s office or the FAA.

The exact timeline of when Senator Moreno made his statement was not provided. Similarly, the specific nature of the FAA’s denial, beyond stating that no study was conducted, was not detailed. The contractor’s name, if any, involved in the alleged study was not mentioned.



Story summarized from the original created by Sabrina Eaton on www.cleveland.com, see more information here.

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