March Joint Powers Commission to Review Proposed Meridian D-1 Gateway Aviation Center Cargo Facility
The March Joint Powers Commission will review the proposed Meridian D-1 Gateway Aviation Center on February 4, aimed at reintroducing private air cargo flights to March Air Reserve Base. Local residents oppose the project due to concerns over noise and safety, especially with the upcoming arrival of next-generation U.S. Air Force tanker planes, while the developer promises operational improvements and restrictions on nighttime flights. Community groups are mobilizing against the facility, which could handle up to 17 daily flights, increasing to 21 during peak seasons.
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The March Joint Powers Commission will review the proposed Meridian D-1 Gateway Aviation Center on February 4, which seeks to reintroduce private air cargo flights to March Air Reserve Base. Residents from nearby neighborhoods are opposing the project due to concerns over noise and safety, as the base prepares to host next-generation U.S.
Air Force tanker planes. The project’s developer, Lewis Management Corp., states that it will fund improvements to the base's operations and reduce flight activity by 30%, with restrictions on nighttime flights.
The facility could handle up to 17 flights daily, increasing to 21 during peak seasons, with an annual cap of 10,608 operations. Community groups are mobilizing against the project, fearing increased noise and pollution. The commission's meeting will take place at the County Administrative Center in Riverside.
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