Proposed Santa Monica Sports Community City at the airport
Santa Monica
Summary
Although not on the agenda, hundreds turned out — pilots, students, Venice residents battered by training flights, and park advocates — ahead of the planned 2028 closure. Council members and the city manager noted the FAA, not the city, controls the training patterns over East Venice and Mar Vista.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed May 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Speakers cited park conversion costs in the billions against a city in fiscal strain; no council action was taken.
Depends on outcome — park supporters would gain open space; airport supporters cite emergency, medical and aviation benefits.
East Venice and Mar Vista residents report severe noise and lead exposure from training flights circling their neighborhoods.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Santa Monica Airport Park Plan Advances to Next Phase of Community Input
Hundreds of community members gathered October 17 to explore the Draft Illustrative Master Plan for the future Santa Monica Airport park and share ideas about how the former airport site could be transformed. The plan, shaped by 18 months of communit...
May 26 - May 26, 2026
A coalition including PLLA and SC Santa Monica pitched converting the Santa Monica Airport property into a sports and community destination, potentially bringing an MLS team, nature reserve and economic driver to the site.
May 12 - May 12, 2026
Although not on the agenda, hundreds turned out — pilots, students, Venice residents battered by training flights, and park advocates — ahead of the planned 2028 closure. Council members and the city manager noted the FAA, not the city, controls the training patterns over East Venice and Mar Vista.
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