Will an airport at Miramar meet San Diego's needs?

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter, KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published July 31, 2006 at 9:00 PM PDT

This story was published more than 18 years ago.

Host Tom Fudge speaks with local authorities about the search for a new airport site and the likelihood of a new airport at Miramar.

Will an airport at Miramar meet San Diego's needs?

Host Tom Fudge speaks to Joe Craver with the Airport Authority, and with Scott Alevy with the Chamber of Commerce about the search for a new airport site. We also talk to local attorney Pat Shea to about his push to build a cargo airport at Brown Field five years ago, and to get his thoughts on the site selection process.

Guests:

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Joe Craver is chairman of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Board.
Scott Alevy is vice president of public policy and communications for the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Pat Shea is a local attorney, and former President of Brown Field Aviation Park.

Web Resources:

Airport Site Selection Program Overview
Up We Go Into ... by Pat Shea
Chamber Backs Miramar Over Qualcomm Objections , voiceofsandiego.org

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A journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

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