Dear Sir or Madam, As the fixed operator of your airport, I am writing to encourage you to take the time to consider some recommendations to develop and improve security measures . that are currently in place in your establishment. As you probably know, there is no way to prescribe a reasonable, single security plan for every general aviation airport (Transportation Security Authority, 2004. p.2). However, a thorough review of the services and conditions available at your airport has resulted in a list of logical suggestions that could prove beneficial to its overall level of security. Taking into account the public access that your charter operation, flight school and flying club provides is one of the simplest and most effective strategies you can use to reduce the risk of theft and unauthorized use of aircraft is to ensure that pilots and airport staff regularly secure their aircraft and equipment with locks inside the airport hangar, which should also be kept locked every time he is unsupervised. The greatest risk at a general aviation airport is theft and misuse of its aircraft and this risk can be significantly reduced by using keyed padlocks on hangar doors and changing them at each change of personnel having access to keys. (Transportation Security Administration, 2004. p. 23). Owners of aircraft that are not stored in the hangar should be encouraged to use auxiliary locks like propeller or wheel locks, both of which are highly visible to potential thieves, making the equipment much less attractive. Offices, doors and public areas must also be locked when airport staff are not supervised there. Locks are cost-effective methods of preventing theft and vanda...... middle of paper ...... give you a security advantage. Strategically placing bright lights to illuminate the perimeter of the aforementioned fence, as well as on office and hangar doors, parked aircraft, and other vulnerable locations is another option that will require a larger investment, especially in the beginning, but which can help prevent intrusions and thefts (Transportation Security Administration, 2004. p.30). I appreciate your time and attention to this matter and hope you will use these suggestions to improve and expand the security of your facility. They can all be launched to the extent you deem necessary, taking into account the individual needs of your airport, but I encourage you to implement them wherever possible. A proactive approach to security could be the best investment you can make on behalf of your airport. Sincerely, Jeffrey Scott Knox