US Business Jet Airport Landing Fees Spread from KPTK to KPDK (Effective April 1) and KFFZ — Three Airports Across Three States Form a National Precedent Chain, Operating Costs for Aircraft Above 9,000 Pounds Face Structural Increases

KPTK (Michigan) landing fees are already in effect; KPDK (Georgia/Atlanta) will impose landing fees on general aviation aircraft exceeding 9,000 lbs MTOW from April 1, 2026; KFFZ (Arizona) more aggressively proposes charging all general aviation aircraft (including sub-6,000 lb light aircraft at $29.95/landing). Three airports spanning America's East, Central, and West regions form a clear policy diffusion chain. AOPA is pushing legislation to ban ADS-B data use for fee collection, with NTSB Chairman Homendy testifying in support at the Senate. Florida has already passed a similar bill. The KFFZ Mesa City Council vote on March 23 will be a critical bellwether. Confidence: ★★ (Multiple AIN reports + AOPA/NTSB official positions cross-verification).