Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Santa Monica Airport to Close, Transform into Park by 2028

3/21/2026

37 8 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

The Santa Monica Airport will close by the end of 2028 after decades of complaints, and the site will become a large park.
A 2014 ballot measure showed 60% of residents favored limiting development on airport land to parks.
The city proposed a Framework Diagram for the park with eight districts, including nature, sports, and arts.
Locals can provide feedback on the plan through an online survey until April 26.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Santa Monica Airport will close by the end of 2028 after decades of complaints, and the site will become a large park.
A 2014 ballot measure showed 60% of residents favored limiting development on airport land to parks.
The city proposed a Framework Diagram for the park with eight districts, including nature, sports, and arts.
Locals can provide feedback on the plan through an online survey until April 26.