Burbank Airport Curfew Meets Resistance

According to Aviation Week, the FAA and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa have voiced opposition to a proposed curfew at Burbank Airport in California.  The curfew was proposed as a result of a Part 161 study conducted by the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority.  Interestingly, Airports Council International-North America and the Burbank Chamber of Commerce submitted comments in support of the curfew.  However, the FAA has concerns that the curfew will divert air traffic from Burbank to nearby airports and adversely impact the local and national ATC system.  LA's Mayor said that the problems at Burbank should be addressed regionally, citing Part 161 studies currently underway at Van Nuys (VNY) and and LAX.