§25A01. Authority to secure lands for airports.

A borough is authorized and empowered to acquire by lease, purchase or condemnation any land lying either within or without the limits of the borough which, in the judgment of the council, may be necessary and desirable for the purpose of establishing and maintaining municipal airport facilities. The proceedings for the condemnation of land under the provisions of this chapter and for the assessment of damages for property taken, injured or destroyed shall be conducted in the manner provided by 26 Pa.C.S. (relating to eminent domain). The title acquired by the borough exercising the power of condemnation shall be a title in fee simple.