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Media Advisory LA County Review Signals Shift From Closure Politics to Modernization and Investment The Whiteman Airport Coalition welcomes the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works’ recommendation to pursue federal funding for critical improvements at Whiteman Airport. The County’s report on safety enhancements at Whiteman Airport makes clear there is no evidence the airport […]

 Speak Up Before 4PM: Whiteman Airport Public Comment The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will hear public comment tomorrow, May 5, on the future and safety of Whiteman Airport. But you can let them know how you feel right now. If you support keeping the airport open and want decisions based on facts and

MEDIA ADVISORY Current and Former Members of the Los Angeles County Aviation Commission Speak Out Publicly After Years of Escalating Concern Over the County’s Handling of Whiteman Airport  Whiteman Airport is a safe, federally regulated facility and a critical fire and emergency response airport for the region, supporting firefighting, medical, and disaster operations. It operates

Contact: Tara Finestone, tara@atlasimpact.global MEDIA ADVISORY Aviation experts to present proof that LA County Board of Supervisors were long aware of federal obligations and infrastructure needs at Whiteman Airport RSVP now for a virtual news conference on Tuesday. April 28, where former and current Aviation Commissioners will provide detailed documentation and also answer questions for

The Whiteman Airport Coalition is closely following the investigation into this week’s crash in Pacoima. Our thoughts remain with the pilot and everyone affected. A report from KTLA 5 news involving air traffic control audio raises questions. But before anyone rushes to conclusions, there are critical facts that need to be part of the conversation.

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

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

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,

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