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New air traffic control tower advocacy
Summary
The airport is lobbying federal officials, including Senator Schiff's office, for funding to replace its 1960s-era control tower, which lacks an elevator and has line-of-sight obstructions to part of runway 16-34.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
A new tower would be a major federally funded capital project; no cost estimate was given.
✅Who benefits
Pilots, flight schools, and airport users get a safer, modern tower with full runway visibility.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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