The council will hold a special meeting in San Ysidro today amid promises by the proposed developers, Brown Field Aviation Park, another year to improve the proposal, which has been in the works for five years.
The developer's plan calls for expanding the small airport to accommodate 48 cargo flights a day. San Diego lacks a cargo airport and it would be an economic boost for the entire county, supporters say.
However, opposition has been vocal and persistent. Residents near the airport are concerned about additional noise and traffic. Other foes say there's no demand for the project and that it could impact other airports, including Lindbergh Field and Tijuana airport.
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