It's a Bird! It's a Plane!

In the end, though, she knows the real power lies not with the people but with the politicians who represent them. "It's going to be a political decision," she said. "It's going to be up to the people to tell their congressman."

Nevertheless, pending FAA approval of the instrument-landing system and tower plans, which opponents say will be harder to squash once Henriksen has begun significant construction, the airport is happening.

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The area has one of the highest bird-strike probabilities on the continent.

The airport site is right next to Katy ISD, but the district won't see any tax money from it. Click here to enlarge.

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"It's a done deal," said Coats, who with Henriksen continues to give presentations to community organizations. "We're not generating interest and support as much as trying to be good neighbors."

When asked if there was anything that would stop the airport, Henriksen replied simply, "No."