Article

The March Joint Powers Commission will review the proposed Meridian D-1 Gateway Aviation Center on February 4, aimed at reintroducing private air cargo flights to March Air Reserve Base. Local residents oppose the project due to concerns over noise and safety, especially with the upcoming arrival of next-generation U.S.

Air Force tanker planes, while the developer promises operational improvements and restrictions on nighttime flights. Community groups are mobilizing against the facility, which could handle up to 17 daily flights, increasing to 21 during peak seasons.