Airport News
Precautionary Aircraft Landing in Santa Paula Riverbed
A small, privately owned aircraft made a precautionary landing in the riverbed near S. Largo Lane and Telegraph Road, just off Highway 126, in Santa Paula Saturday evening. The incident happened at 6:22 p.m. when the pilot reported a rough running engine and landed in the unoccupied space out of
What to Expect from the 2024 Wings Over Camarillo Air Show
The Ventura County Department of Airports is excited to once again partner with the Camarillo Wings Association for the 2024 Wings Over Camarillo Air Show. In preparation for the air show, which is slated for August 17th and 18th, we would like to inform the community of what to expect
Notice of Increased Helicopter Activity
The Ventura County Department of Airports is sending this notice to inform our neighbors of increased helicopter activity. Some Ventura County residents may have noticed an increase in aircraft activity last night (July 23rd). The CH-47 Coulson Chinook and Ventura County Fire Department Copter 4 (Fire Hawk) were active most
Wings Over Camarillo Slated for August 17th, 18th
The Ventura County Department of Airports is proud to again partner with the Camarillo Wings Association for the 2024 Wings Over Camarillo Air Show. This year’s event, which is slated for August 17th and 18th, will provide visitors with the opportunity to experience all things aviation including multiple aerobatic performances,
Increase in Helicopter Activity and Wildfire Preparation
We understand that the community has noticed a recent increase in helicopter activity, particularly in the Camarillo area. This activity has primarily included the Coulson CH47 Chinook, a specialized fire attack helicopter which is contracted for use by Ventura County Fire Department and is based at Camarillo Airport. This training
Update on Stockpile Soil at Oxnard Airport
The Ventura County Department of Airports would like to continue our efforts to provide regular updates to the community regarding the soil piles on Oxnard Airport property east of Ventura Road (see map below). These piles were associated with a previous airport construction project during which, in cooperation with the