Who out there notices the smell of the fumes from the idling jets waiting to take off from Santa Monica Airport?

jets at Santa Monica Airport

We live north of Ocean Park, and we've become very concerned about the increase in jet traffic at Sta.Monica Airport since last fall. When we walk our dogs south of Ocean Park, we not only hear the constant whine of jets waiting to take off and smell the fumes, but worry about the size of these planes, which come in very low between Ocean Park and National--we're just waiting for one of them to crash short of the runway and take out a few houses. We make constant noise reports to the airport, but hear that they are routinely ignored. We're looking for a neighborhood group that's working on this problem--is the MVCC doing anything? Let us know.

Jet pollution makes me sick!

I live about one half mile east of S.M. airport. Neighbors around here are concerned about the terrible fumes that come from the jets as they idle on the runway. The ocean breezes bring the obNOXIOUS fumes our way most of the year. I enjoy working in my front garden in the afternoons, and when I hear the whining sound of a jet idlying I am not pleased because I expect the heavy diesel smells that accompany the harsh sounds. I sometimes experience nausea and headaches when outside. My next door neighbor has lung-related problems and he can't tolerate the fumes. We have to keep our windows closed, and I like to have them open when it's hot.We have no choice here.I am very concerned about the health aspects of breathing these chemicals. What can we do about it?

By Joan

People air their concerns ...

At the December 10th Santa Monica City Council meeting a number of speakers, on the airport safety agenda item, spoke also about their concerns regarding jet air pollution. More people are becoming aware of the fumes. The more people there are who understand the situation, the better our chance of our having the issue addressed.

By Marty Rubin