Aviators Elinor Smith and Bobbi Trout, at Van Nuys Airport, circa 1929. (Credit: Van Nuys Airport)
Van Nuys Airport to hold Groundbreaking for New Propeller Park
“The Park” will break ground on its $21-million, 30-acre propeller aircraft facility with a formal groundbreaking ceremony by airport executives, government officials and community leaders. Located on the old Air National Guard site, the new propeller aircraft facility is being constructed under the terms of a lease with Pacific Aviation Development. Once completed, “The Park” will include its own terminal, maintenance services, flight schools, restaurant, self-service fuel station and aircraft wash rack.
The first phase involves the relocation of over 70 existing hangars followed by construction of two buildings housing 24 new hangars on a nearly ten-acre site. Street improvements along Balboa will include a sidewalk, street lights, street trees and landscaping. The current phase will be completed by March 31, 2015.
Overall, the 350,500-square-feet of new construction and infrastructure that will house a new terminal and restaurant, is expected to be completed by December 31, 2018. Upon completion, “The Park,” at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) will encompass new hangars, new offices and off street parking spaces for tenants and visitors. The project is anticipated to include a communal hangar for pre-1950 military war birds and consists of over 30 acres dedicated solely to propeller aircraft.
The Ground breaking will take place Monday, June 23, 2014 at 5:30 pm at (VNY).
WHO: Councilwoman Nury Martinez, Los Angeles World Airport and Van Nuys Airport Executives, The Park Team, Van Nuys Propeller Association and Community Leaders
Celebratory Groundbreaking for the New Propeller Park at Van Nuys Airport.
WHAT: Celebratory Groundbreaking for the New Propeller Park at Van Nuys Airport.
WHEN: Monday, June 23, 2014 at 5:30 pm
WHERE: Van Nuys Airport, The Park 7900 Balboa Boulevard, Van Nuys, CA 91387
Visuals: Shovels in the Ground with Councilwoman Nury Martinez Speakers
Photo Ops:
- 6 p.m.
- Presentation of Colors, El Camino Real Charter, Woodland Hills
- Speakers including Councilwoman Nury Martinez
- 6:30 p.m.
- Groundbreaking with Shovels
- Site Walk Through New Hangars
- 6:45 p.m.
- Annual Van Nuys Propeller Association Meeting