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Ad Hoc Airport Regional Policy Committee to Hold Meeting September 18

Ambassablog — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:44:38 +0000

WHAT: The Ad Hoc Airport Regional Policy Committee, chaired by City of San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, will hold its eighth meeting as the group continues to guide the vision planning for Lindbergh Field. The process, called “Destination Lindbergh,” is led by the Ad Hoc Committee with the goal of solving the region’s air and ground transportation challenges. Agenda items for the September 18 meeting include:
1. Airfield and passenger terminal operations
2. North side off-site property opportunities
3. Revised Destination Lindbergh development alternatives
4. Conclusions and next steps

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Airport Land Use Commission makes safety & economic impact priorities for Airport Land Use Compatibility Plans

Ambassablog — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:43:17 +0000

SAN DIEGO — September 9, 2008 — The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority’s Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) on September 4, 2008, moved a step closer to completing Airport Land Use Compatibility Plans (ALUCPs) for the five urban airports in San Diego County: Brown Field, Gillespie Field, McClellan-Palomar Airport, Montgomery Field and Oceanside Municipal Airport. These plans provide guidance for property owners and local jurisdictions in determining appropriate land development around airport facilities. (Read More)

Ad Hoc Airport Regional Policy Committee to Hold Meeting August 28

Ambassablog — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:40:52 +0000

Group is guiding vision planning for airport: “Destination Lindbergh”

WHAT: The Ad Hoc Airport Regional Policy Committee, chaired by City of San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, will hold a meeting as the group continues to guide the vision planning for Lindbergh Field. The process, called “Destination Lindbergh,” is led by the Ad Hoc Committee with the goal of solving the region’s air and ground transportation challenges. Agenda items for the August 28 meeting include:

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San Diego International Airport celebrates its 80th Anniversary with community festival and 30 days of special events

Ambassablog — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:02:01 +0000

SAN DIEGO, August 15, 2008 –- San Diego International Airport (SDIA) is inviting the public to help celebrate its 80th Anniversary with a festive community event for all ages, the SAN Skyfaire, followed by 30 days of special, interactive events for the public–-all focused on the airport’s role in the region and its commitment to sustainability. In February 2008, the airport became one of the first in the nation to adopt a formal sustainability policy. (Read More)

San Diego International Airport teams up with Surfrider Foundation to fight cigarette litter

Ambassablog — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:59:18 +0000

Airport smokers to be offered gentle reminders on Saturday, August 9

SAN DIEGO, August 8, 2008 –- In an effort to raise awareness of, and reduce litter from, discarded cigarette butts, the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority is teaming up with the Surfrider Foundation on Saturday, August 9 for “Hold Onto Your Butt Day.” (Read More)

Ad Hoc Airport Regional Policy Committee Shortlists Preliminary Alternatives for Lindbergh Field

Ambassablog — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:30:40 +0000

SAN DIEGO – August 5, 2008 – The Ad Hoc Regional Airport Policy Committee reached a major milestone in the Destination Lindbergh planning process at a public workshop Saturday when the committee developed a short-list of build-out alternatives for further technical study. (Read More)

Summer Camp offers kids a week-long adventure at San Diego International Airport

Ambassablog — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:02:01 +0000

YMCA Airport Explorers Camp is an opportunity to explore behind the scenes at the airport

SAN DIEGO — (July 25, 2008 ) School may be out in summer, but for kids who signed up for the YMCA Airport Explorers Camp, the fun is just beginning. For the fifth year, the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, in partnership with the Mission Valley YMCA, offers a specialty summer camp for kids ages five to eight. The YMCA Airport Explorers Camp includes five half-day sessions that allow youth to explore areas of San Diego International Airport that few get an opportunity to see. (Read More)

Airport Authority partners with Turner Construction Company to offer construction management training

Ambassablog — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:08:28 +0000

30 students graduate from program that benefits small business owners

SAN DIEGO – July 11, 2008 – On Saturday, July 12, 30 students will graduate from the 2008 Turner School of Construction Management. The Airport Authority is a partner in the program as well as other public agencies and firms in the construction industry. The graduation ceremony will be held at San Diego International Airport (SDIA) from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the SDIA Commuter Terminal, Board Room, 3225 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. (Read More)

Popular “Terminals to Tarmac” Tours Continue at Airport

Ambassablog — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:10:40 +0000

Summer tours offer an inside look at over 136 Least Terns nests on east end of airport

SAN DIEGO – July 10, 2008 – Did you ever wonder why endangered Least Tern seabirds would make their nests on an airfield? The summer is the perfect time to view the nesting season that is underway and will continue until mid-September. There are currently 136 Least Tern nests in the Nesting Ovals on the east side of the airfield, the second-highest number of nests in any one year at San Diego International Airport (SDIA). (Read More)

Airport Authority offers Independence Day travel tips

Ambassablog — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:46:43 +0000

SAN DIEGO – July 3, 2008 – For many, the Fourth of July means special getaways or vacations with family and friends. The Airport Authority has some important information for those using San Diego International Airport (SDIA) during this busy summer holiday. (Read More)