Reopening Agua Caliente Airport
Summary
The county is exploring reopening the closed Agua Caliente backcountry airstrip to support recreational aviation and emergency response.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Estimated runway rehabilitation costs range from $500,000 to $3 million, funded through the airport enterprise fund without general tax dollars.
General aviation pilots, local flight schools, and backcountry recreational visitors.
None identified directly, though administrative staff resources will be allocated to study the project.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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