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Reopening the Agua Caliente Airport and Exploring Alternative Funding Options

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.

Public comments (7)

SupportiveWest MorrisSep 16, 2026

Spoke in favor of reopening Agua Caliente Airport as a vital emergency lifeline for first responders.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - LAND USE — September 16, 2026 · 4:38:05 →
SupportiveTony WilliamsSep 16, 2026

Addressed past staff decisions regarding airport closures and questioned operational justifications.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - LAND USE — September 16, 2026 · 4:39:16 →
SupportiveDennis BreslinSep 16, 2026

Shared decades of aviation experience and the educational and operational value of Agua Caliente.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - LAND USE — September 16, 2026 · 4:41:55 →
SupportiveBarry BardakSep 16, 2026

Spoke as chair of Gillespie Field Development Council in support of reopening using enterprise funds.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - LAND USE — September 16, 2026 · 4:44:31 →
SupportiveLyle RichardsSep 16, 2026

Shared personal experiences using Agua Caliente for flight recreation and safety.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - LAND USE — September 16, 2026 · 4:45:35 →
SupportiveLeslie DaySep 16, 2026

Urged multi-agency collaboration to fund and restore the runway.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - LAND USE — September 16, 2026 · 4:46:56 →
SupportiveNikki BritainSep 16, 2026

Representing AOPA, urged reopening the airport and offered technical assistance.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - LAND USE — September 16, 2026 · 4:49:33 →