Pre-2008 Archived Articles

Sunday, June 19, 2005
Planners might ground airport
Its owner, pilots blame development for bid to close field.
By Sandy Louey
The Sacramento (CA) Bee

A Cessna 150 takes off from the Elk Grove Airport, flying over Keith Cossairt’s hangar toward Grant Line Road.

Airplanes landing and departing have been a common sight since the small airport opened in 1934. But that may cease if the Sacramento County Project Planning Commission on Monday refuses to renew the airport’s use permit, as recommended by the planning staff.

Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Commentary
Leaders need to defend airport
By Gary Weidman
The San Diego (CA) North County Times

Friday last, I cruised into Stew’s at Rancho California and Margarita for a trim and some conversation. As I entered, a pretty lady guided me to her chair and the trim and talk began.

Friday, June 17, 2005
Councilmembers want airport discussion
Palo Alto Online

Palo Alto Vice Mayor Judy Kleinberg and Councilmember Vic Ojakian will ask their colleagues Monday to open a discussion about the future of the Palo Alto Airport.

Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Airport wants to finalize land purchases
By David Bunker
The Sierra Sun, Truckee (CA)

The Truckee Tahoe Airport District wants to acquire some 30 acres of land near its crosswind runway by finalizing months-long land negotiations with its neighbor.

uesday, June 14, 2005
Airport authority narrowing site possibilities
By MARK WALKER
The San Diego (CA) North County Times

SAN DIEGO —- Go south, go east or go nowhere. Those appear to be the only remaining options when it comes to a new or expanded regional airport to serve the county for decades to come.

Sunday, June 12, 2005,
Property owner sues airport commission, county
By DAVE DOWNEY
The San Diego (CA) North County Times

An Orange County-based landowner has filed suit in Riverside Superior Court to throw out a new land-use plan targeting properties around French Valley Airport that restricts the firm’s development options on 52 acres south of the runway.

AOPA President Phil Boyer and Vice President of Airports Bill Dunn met with Watsonville, California, city officials Wednesday to add national pressure to protect Watsonville Municipal Airport. The city is considering allowing more incompatible land use, including residential development that would threaten the airport. But Boyer reminded Mayor Ana Ventura Pheres that once the airport…

California TFR: Until Further Notice NOTAM: 5/4546 Issued: 06/09/2005 00:00 Effective: Immediately – Until Further Notice State: CA Facility: ZLA – LOS ANGELES (ARTCC)PALMDALE, CA. Type: HAZARDS Description: LAGUNA BEACH CA. FDC 5/4546 ZLA CA.. FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS LAGUNA BEACH, CA. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PURSUANT TO 14 CFR SECTION 91.137(A)(2) TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS ARE…

Wednesday, June 8, 2005
Terminal 2 becomes focal point for airport expansion
By Jeff Ristine
The San Diego (CA) Union-Tribune

The operators of San Diego International Airport have decided to make Terminal 2 the focal point of a proposed 10-gate expansion.

In a unanimous vote Monday, the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority agreed that a build-out of Terminal 2 West, the newest section of the airport, should be the preferred option in a master plan to meet projected increases in air operations through 2015.

Transportation Secretary Norm Mineta and FAA Administrator Marion Blakey are using every available public opportunity to predict an FAA funding meltdown by 2007. However, according to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), revenue into the trust fund will be up 53 percent. At a May 4th House aviation subcommittee hearing, AOPA President…