Pre-2008 Archived Articles

SAN DIEGO — The Navy and Coronado residents are considering the possibility of turning Naval Air Station North Island into a joint-use commercial airport, 10News reported.

North Island is one of five military bases on the list for consideration as a possible location for a new airport.

Stillwater — A Federal Aviation Administration report says Stillwater Regional Airport is the third-fastest growing general aviation airport in the nation.

The FAA won’t let Lake Tahoe Airport operate the control tower part-time, but it will let the city of South Lake Tahoe raise fees charged to aircraft and limo operators, hoping to avoid a financial crunch that looms June 30th.

LIVERMORE — Officials and residents of Livermore, Dublin and Pleasanton will meet during the next few months to try to resolve differences of opinion about the proposed expansion of Livermore Municipal Airport.

Dear Mr. Salem:

The California Pilots Association assists cities and counties in maintaining their public airports. Each public airport such as the Delano Airport is part of the state and national transportation systems. Our Association members are concerned about a proposed use of Delano Airport property for an athletic facility.

Read the whole letter below.

Here is what the California Board of Equalization has to say about availability for display of historical aircraft to the public.

Navy Plans NAS Lemoore Military Operations Area between altitudes 8,000 and 27,000.

Let’s Go: McClellan-Palomar Airport By LAURA GROCH The San Diego North County (CA) Times

Flabob Offers A Visit To Aviation’s Past.

EAA Vintage Aircraft Chapter 33 will host their fifth annual Open House at Flabob Airport (CA) on May 15th. The event, which is free and open to everyone, expects to attract nearly 200 antique and classic aircraft, a few dozen vintage cars and hot rods, along with 500 to 1,000 people.

Comments before the Airport Commission Torrance, California
8 April 2004
Jim Gates
Redondo Beach, CA

Good evening. I am here tonight to urge the Commission to reject the proposed non-airport use of airport property for several reasons: