Whiteman Airport Coalition

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

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

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

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