Okay, what? The Corps needs to move?… the same aircraft that fairly recently (late 90’s) relocated from El Toro and Tustin need to move again? Guess that’s no burden on the taxpayer, right – we just pick up our stuff one afternoon and fly somewhere else? And, to where?
Just ’cause it suits the over-growth in SD county? By the way, ask your friends in the OC how they’re enjoying their new airport at El Toro… the one that was supposed to replace John Wayne when the 3rd MAW relocated less than 10 years ago.
Joint use at Miramar… First, nice that SD wants to state their opinion. Miramar is Federal Gov’t property so its simply not up to you. (Not trying to be confrontational, simply pointing out that a referendum is meaningless). And, just ’cause “you don’t see a problem with it” hardly suffices. Know much about pattern altitudes and airspeeds? Know much about the night carrier pattern? Single piloted aircraft minimums? Separation minimums for large passenger ACs? VFR vice IFR approach proceedures and divert requirements?
Or, move them all to Pendleton? Know the costs associated at CPen to build a new runway and the required infrastructure? Know much about the environmental restrictions on where you can build it? How about flood considerations? Weather and approach challenges? Training requirements for novice pilots in the 3 fleet replacement squadrons at CPen and Miramar?
Terribly sorry if the airport Congress chose for us – and that the DoD has owned since long before any of you owned homes in SD – is no longer convenient for you.
How about just building the new airport on Torrey Pines instead?
