Legal TREND. Airspace Easements Taken with Eminent Domain.

What is an airspace easement? an easement taken by an airport 

What did this use of eminent domain give the airport? Access to the land beneath the airspace to trim trees

What legtislative issue emerged in the legal fight? The statute that provides for the Department of Transportation to take land for an airport but does not provide for the taking of land for an aviation easement (the easement for the air space above the land)

The Westerly Sun | Judge declines to dismiss lawsuit over airspace eminent domain