Eight-year-old Jason has loved airplanes for nearly as long as he can remember. He says he started liking them when he was only one or two years old. Recently, at Whiteman Airport in Pacoima, he went from watching airplanes to flying in one. Through the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program, Jason climbed aboard a […]
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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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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
