Airports
Final Work Under Way for Runway Shortening at SMO
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California's Santa Monica Municipal Airport is temporarily closed to aircraft operations while construction to shorten the 5,000-foot runway to 3,500 feet is under way. It is expected to reopen on December 23, but with a runway that severely limits business jet access to the airfield. (Photo: Barry Ambrose)
California's Santa Monica Municipal Airport is temporarily closed to aircraft operations while construction to shorten the 5,000-foot runway to 3,500 feet is under way. It is expected to reopen on December 23, but with a runway that severely limits business jet access to the airfield. (Photo: Barry Ambrose)

Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in California closed to aircraft operations last week as planned as it finishes the changes necessary to shorten the 5,000-foot runway to 3,500 feet. The city has indicated that the closure will remain on schedule, with a reopening by the end of this week, said Alex Gertsen, the director of airports and ground infrastructure for NBAA.


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