A New International Airport In So. Ca.

The FAA is looking at El Toro, the former Marine airfield, in Orange County as a possible new international airport.

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January 4, 2001, 10:00 AM PST

Critics say that the location is not safe because of high winds and nearby mountains. So the FAA has begun tests on the departure routes and obstacle clearances. Orange County officials support the use of El Toro as an airfield. But there is a coalition of eight cities opposed.

Thanks to Gwenn Hilburn

Read the full story: FAA Jet Tests El Toro for Use as a Commercial Airport

Thursday, January 4, 2001 in The Los Angeles Times

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