In 2018, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field identified the need to reduce wildlife attractants on airport property.  One priority within the airport’s Wildlife Hazardous Management Plan (WHMP) is the removal of specific trees as to not attract birds to the airfield.  Additionally, it was determined that these trees are growing to a height that may penetrate the federally protected airspace, of which would become a hazard to aircraft arriving and departing the airport and could restrict the airports instrument approach minimums.

This project will be funded by the airport's Passenger Facility Charges and will not impact the City's general fund.