In about two weeks, Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) will close to allow for the planned shortening of Runway 3-21. Operators of many airplanes that are based at and frequent the nearly 100-year-old airport will have to find new alternatives.
Santa Monica Airport Operators Forced Out By December 12
Key Takeaways:
- Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) will close for 10 days starting December 12 to shorten its main runway.
- Upon reopening on December 23, the runway will be reduced from nearly 5,000 feet to 3,500 feet.
- This shorter runway will be too short for many business jets, requiring operators to relocate their aircraft by December 12.
- The city is proceeding with the runway shortening despite ongoing litigation, with the airport scheduled for complete closure by December 31, 2028.
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