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Burke Coalition Argues Lakefront Airport More Profitable, Important Than City Realizes

Eight representatives of the airport, which the Bibb administration wants to close and develop, said City Hall had been portraying the facility’s financial strain on Cleveland taxpayers all wrong.

by Mark Oprea October 8, 2026October 8, 2026

FAA, Senator Bernie Moreno Opposed to Closing Burke Lakefront Airport

“It would be patently absurd for a politician to override the experts at the FAA,” Sen. Bernie Moreno told media on Friday in a major blow to Bibb’s vision for the lakefront.

by Mark Oprea August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

A rendering of possible plans at Burke Airport if it was closed.

Why Building a Public Golf Course on Part of Burke Lakefront Airport is a Very Good Idea

As Cleveland begins early planning for the lakefront’s future if the airport closes, an argument for a first-rate public course on a quarter of Burke’s 450 acres built with community, access and affordability in mind.

by Vince Grzegorek April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

A rendering of possible plans at Burke Airport if it was closed.

A Golf Course, Beach Promenade, Walking Trails, a Hotel: City Releases Possible Plans for Burke Lakefront Space

A recent survey, taken by 2,500 Clevelanders as of Wednesday, showed the overwhelming majority support closing the airport for development and public spaces.

by Mark Oprea March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

An aerial picture of Burke.

What Could Cleveland Do With Burke Lakefront Airport? The City Wants Your Input

Parks? Housing? Marina? Restaurants? Cleveland wants your opinions.

by Vince Grzegorek February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

Burke Airport, Which Loses $1 Million a Year, Makes Most of Its Revenue From Parking

City Hall officials told City Council there’s both financial and moral reasons to shutter the airport.

by Mark Oprea February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Cleveland City Council Wants Your Thoughts on Closing Burke

Should we really shut down the city’s oldest airport for the sake of new apartments? Councilman Charles Slife wants to know.

by Mark Oprea January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

Bibb Wants Burke Shut Down for Development. Burke Businesses Say Why Not an Airport and Development?

“In my mind, a multi-purpose use of this land makes more sense,” one business owner at Burke said.

by Mark Oprea December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

An aerial picture of Burke.

Two Studies Lean Towards Recommendation for Cleveland to Close the Burke Lakefront Airport

These “findings have reinforced my long-held belief that closing Burke is both possible and economically advantageous for Cleveland,” Mayor Bibb said

by Mark Oprea September 16, 2024June 22, 2025

Cleveland Conducting Second Study to Gauge Future of Burke Lakefront Airport

The question has lingered for years. Bibb has made good on a campaign promise to explore possibilities

by Mark Oprea April 26, 2023July 14, 2025

Zack Reed Unveils Plan to Keep Burke Lakefront Airport, Construct Mixed Use Development on Site

by Sam Allard June 30, 2021April 7, 2025

2021 Cleveland Air Show Scheduled for Labor Day Weekend

by Sam Allard June 4, 2021August 17, 2023