JSX Commercial Operations Permit at Santa Monica Airport
Summary
SCH Number
2025100465
Public Agency
City of Santa Monica
Document Title
JSX Commercial Operations Permit at Santa Monica Airport
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/10/2025
Document Description
The project is the operations permit for public charter air service at Santa Monica Airport (SMO). The operation meets Minimum Standards Requirements for sections 2, 3, and 5 for Commercial Aeronautical Services, for Specialized Aeronautical Service Operator: Aircraft Charter and Air Taxi. JSX Air operations will include the use of (2) ATR 600 Series Aircraft, (1) Utility Vehicle, and (1) Belt Loader.
Contact Information
Name
Rachel Kwok
Agency Name
City of Santa Monica
Job Title
Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Alex Wilcox
Agency Name
Delux Public Charter, LLC dba JSX Air
Job Title
CEO
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Santa Monica
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Zip
90405
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Ministerial
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268
Reasons for Exemption
The operations permit for JSX is exempt from CEQA as a ministerial action (CEQA Guidelines §15268.) The permit is also exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) and is categorically exempt under Section 15301 of the CEQA State Guidelines. Additionally, none of the following exceptions would apply so as to preclude the use of this exemption, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2, and Public Resources Code, Section 21084.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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