A temporary restraining order that had Santa Monica Airport supporters jumping for joy last week turned out to be short lived. The City of Santa Monica plans to start the process of shortening runway 3-21 on October 23 after Senior U.S. District Judge Ronald S. Lew denied a preliminary injunction and dissolved a temporary restraining order (TRO) to stop the process of reducing the runway length from nearly 5,000 to 3,500 feet.
Santa Monica’s Runway Shortening to Proceed
Key Takeaways:
- Santa Monica Airport will proceed with shortening its main runway from nearly 5,000 to 3,500 feet, starting October 23, after a temporary restraining order was dissolved.
- The project involves phased closures, initially overnight, followed by a 10-day complete shutdown in Phase 2, after which the runway will be permanently reduced.
- Major aviation organizations and local businesses oppose the runway reduction, citing negative impacts, and are continuing legal efforts against the city's plan, which is part of a consent decree allowing for the airport's full closure in 2028.
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