[DadOfFive]

Wow, I was stationed at Norton from 80-84. I heard it closed some time ago. It was a great AFB. Especially when the Santa Ana's blew the smog away, you could actually see the mountains.
How is it as an airport?

[kingu]

How is it as an airport?

They call it an international airport, but to be honest, it's mostly just a firebase for CDF. It was nice seeing one of the superscoopers..

There is no terminal yet, facilities are put into place whenever they need them. The base hosts various semi-industrial businesses, a couple small restaurants, a small US Department of Commerce trade center, and the advertising department for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.

It is really just another highlight how Davis failed California. I can understand how people down by El Toro don't want the old base to become the same. Hopefully the next governor will revitalize the old base and turn it into a very much needed regional airport.