Sunset Park Anti-Airport, Inc.

We advocate removal of 2000 feet of runway, termination of aviation leases,
and severe reduction in flight operations at Santa Monica Airport.

On July 1, 2015, the 1984 FAA Agreement expired by its explicit terms. Long-term ground leases with aviation tenants expired by their explicit terms the same day. For the first time in 31 years, the City of Santa Monica became free to control various aspects of the Airport, including the following:

There is no further requirement to lease buildings to aviation tenants. By law, the buildings, valued at $10 million or more, become property of the City. The ability to raise rents on all tenants will result in over $8 million in new annual revenue to the City.

Leases to aviation tenants including jet owners and flight schools are not required. There is no further requirement to lease hangars, tie-downs or entire buildings to jet owner/operators, flight schools, or FBOs. These businesses automatically go onto month-to-month leases beginning July 1, 2015, and may be asked to leave anytime after August 1, 2015.

The Santa Monica City Council has 100% responsibility for the noise, pollution, and dangers at the Airport. However, City Hall is currently continuing to voluntarily extend jet and flight school leases.

SPAA supports: