[earglasses]

For thirteen years late in the 20th Century, we lived just two blocks from the end of the takeoff runway for SM Airport. Every two years we had a small plane crash within a block or three from our suburban home. It began to seem like life in Beirut.

Like my neighbors (who ranged from both Left to Right), we came to conclude that the airport is not well-situated for these kinds of operations. It’s closely surrounded by densely developed single family homes. Better to shift its entire general aviation load elsewhere. The land would be even more productive if used for other commercial applications.

The Hollywood celebs who are the facility’s most profitable patrons may be inconvenienced by its departure; in that event, my heart bleeds for them.

[SeeSac]

For thirteen years late in the 20th Century, we lived just two blocks from the end of the takeoff runway for SM Airport. Every two years we had a small plane crash within a block or three from our suburban home. It began to seem like life in Beirut. Like my neighbors (who ranged from both Left to Right), we came to conclude that the airport is not well-situated for these kinds of operations.

One wonders if the airport was there when you moved 'just two blocks from the end of the takeoff runway'?

[La Enchiladita]

Crashes of planes entering or exiting S.M. Airport are extremely rare, and almost NEVER on a residential street. It is an incredibly safe airport. I found it very pleasant to live nearby, especially when pilots are flying their vintage WWII aircraft on weekends.

[Professional Engineer]

Who was there first? The airport or the homes?