Gateway to SoCal’s Desert Playground

Ralph Olson visits Palm Springs International to discover its accomplishments and future plans as one of Southern California’s fastest growing airports.

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The region enjoys 350 days of sunshine a year on average

Southern California is home to some of the busiest airspace in the world, boasting numerous airports serving a huge population.

Located away in ‘SoCal’s low desert, 100 miles (161km) east of Los Angeles, is Palm Springs and eight surrounding cities making up what’s called the Coachella Valley.

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