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Palo Alto: Council approves deal to take over airport
A deal to transfer Palo Alto Airport from Santa Clara County to the city has all but been cleared for take off.
As midnight approached Monday, the Palo Alto City Council unanimously approved a complex set of documents that would place the city in control of the airport, known as PAO. The State Lands Commission and the Federal Aviation Administration still need to weigh in on the deal.
“This is an outcome that we’ve had strong interest in for some time,” said Councilwoman Gail Price.
The county has operated the airport on land leased from the city since 1967. In 2006, the county announced it wasn’t interested in continuing the arrangement past the lease’s expiration in 2017.
Read MorePalo Alto Airport Assoc Seeks Help for Airport Day
AIRPORT DAY IS SEPTEMBER 29, AND WE NEED YOUR HELP! – Planning is well underway for AD13. The County will still be operating the airport but will not have the tenant appreciation dinner that kicked off the event in the past. Its level of support during the event has yet to be determined. As the city continues to work toward the takeover, AD13 is an ideal way to communicate to residents its value and importance.
Palo Alto Airport Day A Resounding Success
Once again Airport Day attracted a good crowd and people learned a lot about their airport. As always, the tower tours were a hit as were the EAA Young Eagles flights. The formation flight was impressive and it really showed the interesting things that ordinary GA aircraft can do. We estimate that between 3000 and 4000 attended. Palo Alto Mayor Yiaway Yeh who gave a brief welcoming statement, was very impressed with the crowd and commented on the range of ages and diversity among attendees.
Palo Alto Airport – City to Take-Over Asset in 2012
The city and county first met to discuss a hand-off on March 29, and the county Board of Supervisors is slated to hear an update on the deal’s progress Tuesday.
Read MorePalo Alto City Council Meeting on PAO 12/06/10
Palo Alto Airport Day Sept 11th
Volunteers Needed for Palo Alto Airport Day Saturday September 11, 10am – 4pm For more information see the Palo Alto Airport Association web site.
Read MoreGeneral Aviation Benefits Outweigh Possible Hazards
Blaming general aviation for a pilot flying a private plane into an IRS building in Texas misses the point, according to columnist Jeff Schweitzer. Stack could have used another weapon to attack the IRS, and security measures cannot prevent all attacks. “While the misuse of an airplane will always remain a possibility, the extraordinary benefits…
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Palo Alto Airport Association proposes new routes to avoid East Palo Alto
In an effort to soothe nerves and reduce risk, the Palo Alto Airport Association is asking its pilots to change their departure routes so they fly over San Francisco Bay, rather than East Palo Alto. Read article »
Palo Alto Aviators Reach Out After Tragedy
It’s been six weeks since a small plane crashed into an East Palo Alto neighborhood on a foggy Wednesday morning, killing three people on board. But plenty of reminders of the devastating crash still linger.
Read MoreOpen Letter to Palo Alto Mayor
Honorable Mayor and Council Members: The California Pilots Association assists cities in preserving their public airports. The Palo Alto Airport is the region’s on ramp and off ramp to the nation’s aerial highways. As an important part of Palo Alto’s transportation infrastructor it plays an increasingly important role for business users. With Highway 101 becoming…
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