PICTURE ROCKS, Ariz. (KVOA) - More than 60 residents gathered at the Picture Rocks Community Center to discuss a proposed airstrip in their area. Concerns over noise, environmental impacts, and potential effects on home values dominated the conversation.

The development, proposed by Marana Tactical Flight LLC, would be located about three miles west of Picture Rocks on approximately 410 acres near Marana, north of Manville Road. The company, which conducts parachute training at Marana Regional Airport, is seeking a "backup facility" due to increased activity at the airport, according to a letter to nearby property owners.

Marana Tactical Flight LLC. wants to build a dirt runway and small hangar, according to the letter.

Neighbors at the meeting expressed frustration over previous unperm

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