CORRIDOR CITY COALITION POSITION STATEMENT
INTRODUCTION
The cities of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Orange, Santa Ana, Tustin and
Newport Beach are the communities most directly impacted by noise
generated by air carriers operating in the John Wayne Airport (JWA)
arrival and departure corridors. In 2000, these cities became known as
the Corridor City Coalition (Coalition) because of their collective
support for amendments of the JWA Settlement Agreement. The Coalition
believes that continued involvement in decisions related to JWA and
regional air transportation service is essential to maintain the high
quality of life currently enjoyed by their residents.
BACKGROUND
JWA is, and will always be, incapable of serving all Orange
County (County) air transportation demand and there is no viable site
in the County for a second commercial airport. Air transportation
demand in the County and the Southern California region now exceeds
supply and that shortfall is likely to grow over time. The Coalition
commends the Board of Supervisors and Airport Director for operating
JWA in a manner that balances the County’s air transportation needs
with residents’ quality of life, However, the Coalition must always be
prepared to respond to any proposal to expand JWA and must be proactive
in the search for ways to satisfy more of Orange County’s air
transportation demand without any expansion of JWA.
UNDERSTANDING
The Coalition agrees these actions are necessary to protect
their residents:
• Oppose any expansion of JWA beyond its current (2007) footprint;
• Oppose a second air carrier runway or extension of the existing
runway;
• Oppose any significant reduction in general aviation
operations/facilities;
• Oppose any change to air carrier or general aviation noise ordinances;
• Ensure that regional plans are consistent with the legal and
practical constraints on air carrier service at JWA;
• Oppose any attempt by out-of county entities to assume any ownership
of, or operational control over, JWA;
• In cooperation with the Board and other public agencies, actively
support development and implementation of proposals that enable Orange
County residents and businesses to conveniently access underused
out-of-county airports using roadway improvements and air passenger
rail links.
OTHER AGENCIES
While Coalition members may be the communities most impacted by
aircraft noise, all Orange County cities have a significant interest in
JWA service levels and impacts. The Coalition encourages these
communities to become “Coalition Supporters” by adopting this Position
Statement. The Coalition will communicate regularly with, and seek
input from all Coalition Supporters.
Newport Beach City Council agenda
item June 26, 2007