In the neighborhoods surrounding the Santa Monica Airport, homeowners know little peace. Every few minutes, the whine of a jet engine intrudes on the suburban soundscape. But relief is coming. In ...

On Wednesday evening, members of the Santa Monica Democratic Club will vote on a recommendation for the 192 acres of open land slated to be converted into a "great park" when the airport closes at the ...

John Alle, a Santa Monica business owner, offers one-way flights to reunite homeless individuals in Los Angeles with their ...

Santa Monica Airport (SMO) is set to close on December 31, 2028, as outlined in a 2017 federal consent decree and an ongoing campaign exists to convince elected officials to turn the space into a ...

The Democratic Club's recommendation comes two weeks before the City Council on July 8 is presented with three scenarios for the airport land -- one that excludes housing and commercial development ...

Santa Monica is debating the future of the 227-acre Santa Monica Airport, set to close in 2028, with proposals ranging from a full-park conversion to a mix of housing and park space.

The closure of an airport presents a rare opportunity in any urban environment. Spanning more than 200 acres—and comprising around 4% of the city’s land—the Santa Monica Airport is poised to ...