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Santa Monica Airport Operators Forced Out By December 12

An aerial view of Santa Monica Airport. Pia Bergqvist
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Key Takeaways:

  • Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) will close for 10 days starting December 12 to shorten its Runway 3-21.
  • Upon reopening on December 23, the runway will be reduced from nearly 5,000 feet to 3,500 feet, making it too short for many business jets.
  • Operators of aircraft unable to use the shortened runway are advised to relocate them by December 12, as the city proceeds despite pending litigation.
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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.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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