Sonoma County Airport Marks Record Growth Amid Expansion And Noise Concerns

Sonoma County Airport Marks Record Growth Amid Expansion And Noise Concerns

Commercial traffic at the Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport has surged to record highs, handling over 86,500 passengers in May alone—a 21% jump from last year. The North Bay Business Journal reports the rapid growth, fueled largely by Southwest Airlines, comes as the airport prepares for a highly disruptive phase of its multiyear apron expansion starting August 3rd to add more aircraft parking. Airport officials warn that the flight boom w…