The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has unanimously voted to go on the record opposing the proposed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight path changes.
As part of a proposal to improve the flow of air traffic into Southern Californian airports, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking to change air traffic procedures to a satellite-based system.
Each year, 50,000 flights pass over Point Loma, and the FAA's plan to redirect eastbound cargo and passenger carriers from over the ocean to over the peninsula could double that traffic, experts have said.
While the FAA's Environmental assessment says 'minimal impact', those who oppose the plan say it would double the noise, double the jet exhaust that coats windows and decks and double the pollution in the water.
In the past, the FAA has said flight path changes would reduce fuel consumption and keep flights on time.
In recent months, a grassroots movement to convince the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) not to change the flight path over Point Loma has gained momentum -- and people like San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer have voiced their support for the opposition.
At Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting, some residents voiced their thoughts on the plan and representatives from Faulconer's office, Congressman Scott Peters' office and Point Loma Nazarene University voiced their thoughts as well.
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The County doesn't have control over the flight path as it is the FAA's call, but the vote taken Tuesday shows the FAA the County and residents oppose the changes, Supervisor Greg Cox said.
