Paul, I was told the exact same line by our airport manager. I wrote a letter to the airport advisory board explaining, unafordable hangar costs, storing fabric covered airplanes outside, and most important, quoted the federal regs reguarding public access to airports accepting federal money. Their resopnce then was, " We will be glad to issue you an airport gate key."

If you know this guy denied access and want to I will email you a copy of my letter.