Industry Stunned By Abrupt Change Of Direction By The FAA
As you know by now, on Saturday, the FAA ion and City of Santa Monica, California reached a long-term agreement concerning the future operation of Santa Monica Airport (KSMO). Under the agreement, the airport will continue to operate through 2028, the runway length will be reduced from approximately 5,000’ to 3,500’ and the city’s right to operate a proprietary aeronautical service business was reiterated.