08/21/2026
Good news for Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport! A recent federal grant is helping move plans for a future air traffic control tower at KTRM forward.
GPS Business Insider covers the latest developments, including Desert Jet’s perspective on the importance of the project for the continued safety and efficiency of flight operations at the airport.
We’re pleased to see this important project progressing and appreciate Riverside County and Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport for their continued efforts to make the tower a reality.
Read the full story from GPS Business Insider: https://gpsbusinessinsider.com/jacqueline-cochran-airport/
A $1.57 million FAA award will move Riverside County closer to building an air traffic control tower at the Thermal airport, advancing a project local officials have pursued for years as traffic and investment have grown.