Airport News

Response to Continued Misinformation
As many know, the Ventura County Department of Airports sent an e-blast to our stakeholders on June 19th, 2026, focusing on misinformation that had been circulating about the RFP (Request for Proposal) process for the 4.1 and 1.9 acre parcels at Camarillo Airport. Click here to read that message. Since
New Beacon to be Commissioned at Camarillo Airport
The Department of Airports is eager to share that a new beacon is up and ready to be commissioned at Camarillo Airport. The old beacon, currently located at the top of the water tower at the entrance of Airport Way, will be decommissioned effective Monday, September 28th. At that time,

Aircraft activity to increase at Naval Base Ventura County
The information below comes from Naval Base Ventura County: POINT MUGU, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2026) — Residents of Ventura County will notice increased aircraft activity and noise beginning Sept. 9 as Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) hosts large force test events. Multi-service aircraft, surface vessels and unmanned systems will be

FA-18 Expected at Camarillo Airport
The Department of Airports has been notified that a FA-18 may be arriving at Camarillo Airport (CMA) on Tuesday, September 1st, and departing the same day. This operation is expected to be part of a promotion ceremony for a local military officer. Should the FA-18 come to CMA on Tuesday,

Ventura County Area 805 Advanced Air Mobility Test Range receives approval from Federal Aviation Administration
Camarillo, CA – The Ventura County Department of Airports, in collaboration with The HIVE Autonomous Innovation Center, received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration for the 500 square miles of airspace that will make up Area 805 Advanced Air Mobility Test Range. The Certificate of Authorization (COA) was officially established

What to Expect for Next Week’s Wings Over Camarillo Air Show
In preparation for next week’s Wings Over Camarillo air show, which is slated for August 15th and 16th, the Department of Airports would like to inform the community of what to expect in the days leading up to the event, during the event, and at the closing of the event.