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Archer Aviation leases 50,000 sq ft at former Coca-Cola building; Salinas approves temporary access for testing

Salinas Airport Commission · January 26, 2026
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Airport staff said Archer Aviation has leased a 50,000-square-foot space in the former Coca-Cola building and, pending a federal through-the-fence agreement, will use an FAA-authorized temporary 30-foot asphalt access to tow assembled aircraft to the T&A hangar for testing and eventual taxi-to-flight preparation.

Airport staff told the Salinas Airport Commission Jan. 22 that Archer Aviation has signed a lease for about 50,000 square feet in the former Coca-Cola building on Vandenberg Road and will use a temporary access connection to move assembled aircraft to a nearby T&A hangar for testing.

"Archer Aviation assigned a 50,000 square foot lease with the former Coca Cola building," staff said, adding that the airport is working with the FAA on a…

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