AOPA is renewing its push to keep the Santa Monica airport open for all general aviation users. The recent agreement between the FAA and the city of Santa Monica allowing the city to close Santa Monica Municipal Airport at the end of 2028 took the flying community by surprise. While the deal will keep the embattled airport open for at least 12 more years, AOPA is laying plans to keep it open even longer.
Source: aopaNext steps in the fight for Santa Monica