The Palm Springs International Airport is expanding—but not everyone is happy about it. In a recent letter to the Desert Sun, a resident named Craig voiced frustration over the airport’s rapid growth, arguing that the expansion doesn’t serve the city of Palm Springs and fails to consider nearby neighborhoods.
His solution? Move the airport.
That idea, while bold, is unlikely. As one commentator put it: “I’d like to be 7’2”, 25 years old and playing in the NBA. Neither of those things is going to happen.” The airport isn’t moving—and it’s only going to get bigger.
This isn’t the first time the city has faced pushback over progress. When our show launched, similar concerns popped up on social media with people wondering, “What’s happening to Palm Springs?” But like the city, the airport is evolving. Change is inevitable.
Airports exist in residential areas across the country. In the San Fernando Valley, for example, Burbank Airport sits squarely in the middle of the neighborhood of Toluca Lake. It’s a fact of modern life: convenience and connectivity often come with tradeoffs.
The reality is simple—the calendar moves forward, and Palm Springs International Airport is growing to meet rising travel demand. The expansion is happening. And no, they’re not moving it.
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By: Fred Roggin
June 10, 2025
