The FAA has ruled that the city of Santa Monica must keep Santa Monica Airport (SMO) open through 2023, dealing a significant blow to officials who want it gone.
FAA Rules Santa Monica Must Keep Airport Open
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA has ruled that Santa Monica Airport (SMO) must remain open through 2023, denying city officials' attempts to close it.
- This decision is based on the city's acceptance of federal grant money, with the FAA asserting that a 2003 grant extended the operational obligation for 20 years.
- Santa Monica disputes the FAA's interpretation of the grant's terms and plans to continue its appeals in the federal court system.
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