Airport
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments at Santa Monica Airport through our dedicated coverage. From policy changes and community impact discussions to airport operations and future planning initiatives, we provide comprehensive reporting on this vital city facility. Our coverage includes airport commission meetings, noise mitigation efforts, and the ongoing evolution of SMO's role in our community. Follow the latest updates about flight operations, airport businesses, environmental initiatives, and community events at this historic airfield. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or concerned resident, trust Santa Monica Daily Press for thorough, balanced coverage of Santa Monica Airport news.
Harrison Ford jumps into SMO fight
CITY HALL — The actor known for piloting the Millennium Falcon in "Star Wars," a floatplane in "Indian Jones," and...
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Pro-airport group claims lawsuit halts public participation
SMO - The pro-airport group that filed 15,700 petition signatures last week supporting a ballot initiative to pull the future...
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Airport petitioners claim to have more than 12k signatures
SMO - The group that wants to put future decisions about the Santa Monica Airport to a vote claims they...
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SMRR opposes pro-airport ballot initiative
SMO — The city's largest political party has come out against a recent ballot initiative that aims to put the...
Read moreGroup wants future of SMO to be decided by voters
CITY HALL — The nation's largest lobbying group for pilots and aircraft owners is backing an effort to amend the...
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FAA to judge: toss the SMO lawsuit
SMO — The Federal Aviation Administration wants City Hall's lawsuit over the Santa Monica Airport thrown out. Attorneys for the...
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Congressman calls for SMO air pollution investigation
SMO — Congressman Henry Waxman, D-Santa Monica, is calling on air quality officials to investigate a claims by scientists that...
Read moreBrief: Airport2Park coalition to host picnic
Santa Monica Airport (File photo) Santa Monica's Airport2Park.org coalition will host a community picnic from noon to 2 p.m. this...
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Some say too soon to talk SMO closure in wake of fatal crash
A plane approaches Santa Monica Airport. (File photo) CITYWIDE — Within hours of a fatal jet crash at Santa Monica...
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Crashes up, flights down at SMO in recent years
Tape marks off the hangar where a small jet crashed at Santa Monica Aiport on Sunday evening. (Daniel Archuleta daniela@www.smdp.com)...
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