Supporters of Santa Monica Municipal Airport in southern California won a substantial victory this month after the FAA ruled the airport remains under federal grant obligations until Aug. 27, 2023, contradicting the city of Santa Monica’s assertion that its grant obligations expired last year. The FAA ruling issued on December 4 means the airport must remain open and operational at least until August 2023.
Why the Fight for Santa Monica Is Far from Over
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA ruled that Santa Monica Municipal Airport must remain open until at least August 27, 2023, due to federal grant obligations, a significant victory for airport supporters.
- Despite the ruling, the city of Santa Monica and airport opponents plan to appeal the decision and explore other methods to close the airport.
- The article warns airport supporters to remain vigilant against "dirty tricks" by politicians, citing historical examples of contentious airport closures like Meigs Field.
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