Learn how the closure of Santa Monica Airport in 2028 will pave the way for a new Emerald Sanctuary in the heart of the city.

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 ...

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 ...

A Santa Monica business owner is offering free one-way flights and bus rides to homeless people to help reunite them with ...

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 ...