THE SALINAS AIRPORT’S CONTROL TOWER, ALONG THE 148 OTHER TOWERS SLATED FOR CLOSURE ON APRIL 7TH , WILL REMAIN OPEN TEMPORARILY. THE TOWER CLOSURES ARE NOW SET TO BEGIN JUNE 15TH. REPRESENTATIVE SAM FARR STATED THAT HIS OFFICE WILL USE THE DELAY, TO CONTINUE LOBBYING FOR THE TOWER, CITING PILOT AND PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNS, ALONG WITH THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNIT’S NEEDS FOR A CONTROL TOWER AT THE SALINAS AIRPORT..
