This message serves as notification that a NOTAM (Notice to Air Mission) has been issued for Camarillo Airport (CMA) indicating the CMA will be closed to all non-emergency response aircraft and operations through Wednesday, November 13th, at 4 p.m. This closure will allow emergency response aircraft (helicopter and fixed wing) to utilize Camarillo Airport as a base for all firefighting aerial units.
Additionally, a TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction) has been implemented for the areas impacted by the Mountain Fire. (Please see attached map.) This TFR is in place through November 13th and will ensure that emergency response aircraft, including all firefighting units, can safely and effectively navigate airspace to complete aerial attacks on the fire.
As you know, the Mountain Fire has devastated more than 14,500 acres in just a little over 24 hours. The fire is at 0% containment as of 10 a.m this morning. This means that both the closure of CMA and the TFR may be extended. As of today, fire response resources include the Ventura County Fire Department, Cal Fire, United States Coast Guard, Orange County Fire Department, and Los Angeles County Fire Department, and Coulson Aviation. We are expecting to support approximately 28 firefighting aircraft during this response. Conditions will continue to be impacted by Santa Ana winds, which are expected to continue through this afternoon. Oxnard Airport (OXR) is currently outside the TFR and remains open.
The Department of Airports continues to send well wishes to all emergency response teams, to our neighbors, and to our entire aviation community. We understand that many of you have been directly affected by the Mountain Fire as we all only just begin to understand the toll this has taken on so many families.
For additional information, please continue to monitor VC Emergency.