Some of our neighbors may notice a change in air traffic operations today out of Camarillo and Oxnard airports. Oxnard Airport was directing traffic in the opposite direction earlier today and has since returned to the usual westbound arrivals and departures. Camarillo Airport continues to direct all air traffic in the opposite direction. These temporary changes are due to Santa Ana wind conditions.
As you may know, aircraft arrivals and departures are directed into the wind, causing a typical day in Ventura County to direct air traffic to the west (toward the coast). Santa Ana, and other unusual weather events, are known to shift air traffic operations, directing all departures and arrivals the opposite way. These events and the changes to the air traffic patterns are not frequent and account for approximately 5% of our annual operations.
We thank you for your time and continued interest in Camarillo and Oxnard airports.