Following yesterday’s incident near Whiteman Airport, KCBS News reached out to the Whiteman Airport Coalition for comment on the crash, the facts surrounding airport operations, and Whiteman’s role as critical public safety infrastructure for Los Angeles County. You can watch the coverage here: A new video has surfaced showing the moment the aircraft clipped power
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Our thoughts are with the pilot, who was taken to the hospital after today’s accident. We are grateful that no one else was injured and that first responders moved quickly to secure the scene. Based on initial reports, a single-engine Cessna operating near Whiteman Airport struck power lines and landed in a nearby commercial parking
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As the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors studies whether to close Whiteman Airport, this is a critical moment for the community to come together and be heard. Whiteman Airport has long been a vital part of the San Fernando Valley, supporting emergency fire and rescue response, the economy, and pathways into aviation careers. Now,
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Whiteman Airport isn’t failing. It’s being managed that way. Los Angeles County supervisors and some city councilmembers have increasingly framed Whiteman Airport as underused, declining, and financially unsustainable. But the County’s own data tells a different story. Whiteman supports roughly 424 based aircraft and serves as a critical hub for flight training, maintenance, and small
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National aviation leaders are now amplifying what we’ve been saying: Whiteman Airport is federally obligated to remain open. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), one of the most influential aviation organizations in the country, has elevated this issue and reinforced the FAA’s position that the airport cannot be closed at the discretion of local
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For community groups and organizations interested in hosting events at Whiteman Airport, coordination with airport and County requirements is essential. Per Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, the following are required: These steps help ensure all events are safe, well-organized, and aligned with County guidelines. For more information or to begin the process, please
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The efforts to bring clarity and factual accuracy to the conversation around Whiteman Airport are making a measurable impact. Last week, hundreds of media outlets picked up and amplified our newsletter story, New FAA Letter Raises Questions About Closing Whiteman Airport, helping bring broader attention to the facts surrounding the airport’s future. Now, the San
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A newly surfaced letter from the Federal Aviation Administration is raising significant questions about whether Los Angeles County can legally close Whiteman Airport, even as the County moves forward with a $1.3 million study exploring the airport’s potential closure and redevelopment. In a January 21, 2026 letter to Los Angeles County officials, the FAA confirmed
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