Summary
After a fatal July 19 mid-air collision, staff proposed signs barring aircraft under 12,500 pounds from taking off at the lead-in taxiway. Retired airline pilot Commissioner Watt argued the wording could imply takeoffs are allowed there and pushed for a displaced threshold instead.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sign installation is a low-cost interim step; repainting a displaced threshold would require FAA review and additional expense.
Pilots and the flying public benefit from clearer, safer runway operations.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Airport Advisory Commission Special Meeting
The airport landed two federal grants — about $794,000 for reconstructing Taxiway Alpha and $427,500 for updating the airport layout plan. The layout update will also map out where the vertiport, Cal Fire base, and business-park taxiway connections permanently go.
Airport Advisory Commission
After a fatal July 19 mid-air collision, staff proposed signs barring aircraft under 12,500 pounds from taking off at the lead-in taxiway. Retired airline pilot Commissioner Watt argued the wording could imply takeoffs are allowed there and pushed for a displaced threshold instead.
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