CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A report commissioned by the Cedar Rapids Airport Commission recommends that Alliant Energy find an alternative site for its proposed natural gas plant .

The report was released by airport officials on Monday. It mandates that airport operators preserve land use compatibility.

The report says this is necessary for ensuring the safety of aircraft, minimizing public disruptions, meeting eligibility requirements for grants, and compiling to airport design standards.

Alliant is looking to potentially build the plant in the area of 76th Avenue SW near Fairfax, positioning it just a few miles away from the Eastern Iowa Airport’s main runway . This would cause significant disruptions to airport operations, according to the report.

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