Douthitt Airport Threatened by Development

An El Central Land developer and possibly Vallero Oil has their eyes on shutting down Douthitt Airport. Named for Bob Douthitt, it is a small historic special use airfield in Southern California. Located in El Central, Douthitt is rumored to be Mecca for Navion aircraft owners. Bob Douthitt Jr. will have a battle on his hands to prevent loosing a historic airport.

Aircraft based on the field: 23
Single engine airplanes: 21
Ultralights: 2

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