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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A November 2025 County presentation on the future of Whiteman Airport confirmed that the airport cannot be closed without approval from the Federal Aviation Administration and that a past FAA land acquisition grant may obligate the airport to remain in operation. The presentation, delivered during focus group sessions for the County’s Whiteman Airport Land Use
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As discussions about the possible closure of Whiteman Airport continue, it is important to understand the public investments and federal commitments that already exist at the airport. In 1998, Los Angeles County took a formal step to protect Whiteman Airport’s safety and continued operation. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the acquisition of
Los Angeles County is studying whether to close Whiteman Airport. We believe there is a better path. This airport serves the San Fernando Valley and the broader region. It supports flight training, small businesses, nonprofits, emergency responders, fire coordination, federal law enforcement, and hundreds of locally based aircraft. It is part of the regional aviation
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During the week of October 29, 2025, the Los Angeles County Aviation Commission received a presentation on the ongoing Whiteman Airport Land Use Study. The study is examining several potential pathways for the future of the airport, including continued airport operations, modernization, and full closure. Importantly, the briefing confirmed that no final decision has been
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Coalition Purpose To advance fact-based decision-making and ensure the community’s informed voice shapes the future of Whiteman Airport.. Through our work, your voice is heard, unified, and clearly represented. Who We Are The Whiteman Airport Coalition brings together community leaders, public safety professionals, aviation stakeholders, local businesses, and residents who care about what happens at
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