In mid-August, the Santa Clara (California) County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to close Reid-Hillview Airport in San Jose over what it says are its concerns about the negative health impacts of lead exposure in children who live near the airport because of the lead contained in 100LL avgas.
Survey: 100LL Wars
The announcement of the closing of San Jose’s GA Airport has sent shock waves through aviation. Is it an isolated incident, though, and how will things play out?
Key Takeaways:
- The Santa Clara County Board unanimously voted to close Reid-Hillview Airport in San Jose.
- The decision was driven by concerns over the negative health impacts of lead exposure in children living near the airport.
- This lead exposure is attributed to the lead content in 100LL avgas used at the facility.
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