Editor: On behalf of San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, I want to thank the many residents who attended the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) presentations about the SoCal Metroplex and/or took the time to submit comments on the FAA’s Environmental Assessment (EA). We understand that the Point Loma community has some concerns about the FAA’s proposed changes to the fight paths from San Diego International Airport. And, quite frankly, we do, too. During the formal public comment period for the EA, the Authority asked the FAA to retain the waypoint located approximately 1.5 miles southwest of the tip of Point Loma, known as LOWMA, to ensure the noise abatement procedures can be maintained to limit aircraft flying over the Point Loma community. Visit san.org/metroplex to read the entire comment letter. Our goals are to ensure that San Diego International Airport operates safely and efficiently, serves the region’s air transportation needs – and is a trusted and highly responsive community partner. For more than 12 years, the Airport Authority has been listening to input, including our neighbors’ concerns, and endeavoring to keep you informed about things happening at the airport that potentially impact Point Loma. We look forward to continued collaboration as we work to ensure that San Diego International Airport is all that it can be for our region. Your input helps make a better airport for those who live near it and all who travel through it. Sincerely, Thella F. Bowens President/CEO San Diego County Regional Airport Authority