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City to Discuss Controversial Air Cargo Growth Plans

SAN DIEGO-A much-contested air cargo facility at Brown Field near Otay Mesa will come before city leaders today. The council is expected to hold a special meeting to discuss the proposal, which has been in the works for five years.

By Randyl J. Drummer | Updated on October 01, 2001

SAN DIEGO-The San Diego City Council today will consider a much-contested air cargo facility at Brown Field near Otay Mesa.

The council will hold a special meeting in San Ysidro today amid promises by the proposed developers, Brown Field Aviation Park, another year to improve the proposal, which has been in the works for five years.

The developer’s plan calls for expanding the small airport to accommodate 48 cargo flights a day. San Diego lacks a cargo airport and it would be an economic boost for the entire county, supporters say.

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