SWAT (Save Woolsey Airport Terminal) is the undertaking of Leelanau Township and a group of dedicated community volunteers and partners who are working to safeguard and restore the historic Woolsey Airport Terminal building at Woolsey Airfield Park. This goal is to keep this unique building open, safe, and meaningful for this and future generations of residents, tourists, pilots, cyclists, stargazers, and travelers and highlight its contribution to the early agricultural and aviation history of this area. Leelanau Township has committed $100,000 to launch this project which, combined with terminal’s structural integrity, and improve the safety and durability of this circa 1870’s hand-laid, stone building. Click here to view a presentation about the proposed renovation and history of the building.

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We’re currently in the feasibility stage of a proposed land swap between Leelanau Township and the State of Michigan. The objective is to address ownership concerns at Woolsey Airport’s north runway, where part of the land is state-owned.

Our proposal involves swapping this state-owned portion for township-owned land at the north end of Densmore Road near Mud Lake. This swap could streamline airport operations and improve safety, while offering the state environmentally significant land.

We’re assessing the impact, benefits, and logistics of this swap, and we’re looking forward to community input and further analysis to ensure the best outcome for everyone involved.

The map indicates the property owned by State of Michigan outlined in Red, the Township property is outlined in Blue. Click here to view map.

If you would like more information contact Ian Dawkins, Facilities Manager, facilities@leelanautownshipmi.gov

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The terminal at the Clinton F. Woolsey Memorial Airport was built by Byron Woolsey in 1874 as a creamery for his Golden Rod Dairy Farm. After close to 150 years, this amazing landmark is in desperate need of rehabilitation and preservation so that it may stand to welcome visitors for many more years.  Click here to view a presentation on the proposed renovation.

With SWAT! (save Woolsey Airport Terminal) is the undertaking of Leelanau Township and a group of dedicated community volunteers and partners who are working to safeguard and restore the historic Woolsey Airport Terminal building at Woolsey Airfield Park. The goal is to keep this unique building open, safe, and meaningful for this and future generations of residents, tourists, pilots, cyclists, stargazers, and travelers and highlight its contribution to the early agricultural and aviation history of this area. Leelanau Township has committed $100,000 to launch this project which combined with donated funds, will be used to repair, restore and preserve the terminal’s structural integrity, and improve the safety and durability of this circa 1870s hand-laid, stone building.

Checks should be made out to Leelanau Township Community Foundation or LTCF with a note on the check memo line naming the SWAT! fund. Donations can also be made on-line.  The SWAT Facebook page is:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552364402852.  Pictures and historical information can be found there.

Thank you for supporting this worthy cause!