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Special Notice:
The Department of Airports has received inquiries regarding increased helicopter activity in Ventura County and has since been informed that Southern California Edison is conducting powerline survey work throughout the county. This activity began Monday and may continue for the remainder of the week. Community members can expect increased helicopter activity at altitudes of approximately 500 feet. - J.J.
KCMA Camarillo: (KOXR Oxnard Follows)
EXCERPT From Chart Supplement Bulletin SW, 12 JUN 2025 to 7 AUG 2025 (Above)
EXCERPT From Chart Bulletin Supplement SW, 12 JUN 2025 to 7 AUG 2025 (Above)
EXCERPT From POINT MUGU NAS (NAVAL BASE VENTURA CO) (NTD)(KNTD) NAS (ANG) Chart Supplement Bulletin SW, 12 JUN 2025 to 7 AUG 2025
Introduction to Camarillo Airport
News, Events, Challenges & Reference Material
07/01/2025 The Ventura County Department of Airports is in the process of updating the Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study for the Camarillo Airport (CMA) in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 150 (14 CFR Part 150). This study is a cooperative effort between the Ventura County Department of Airports and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This voluntary Part 150 study, which is funded by a grant from the FAA, will update the Noise Exposure Maps for Camarillo Airport published in 1998 and Part 150 Study Noise Compatibility Program adopted in 1999.
It is important to understand what this study does and does not do.
A Part 150 Study:
- Identifies the current and projected annualized aircraft noise levels at Camarillo Airport using the Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) noise metric.
- Identifies measures to reduce the noise impacts within the noise exposure contours from aircraft operating to and from Airport through changes in aircraft operations or airport facilities.
- Encourages future land uses which are compatible with aircraft noise, such as commercial or industrial in undeveloped areas.
- Determines methods to reduce the adverse impacts of noise above FAA thresholds in existing residential areas.
- Establishes a procedure to implement, review, and update the program.
A Part 150 Study does not:
- Evaluate aircraft operations from other area airports.
- Consider other types of impacts (air quality, accidents, etc.).
- Use noise metrics other than CNEL to determine noise impacts.
- Provide justification for airport expansion.
This website hosts project-related materials for review on the Documents page.
Click here for a PDF of the Initiation Brochure that provides more details about the study.
You can WATCH a CMA NOISE WORKSHOP VIDEO by CLICKING HERE
STUDY DOCUMENTS
Click here for a PDF of the Initiation Brochure that provides more details about the study.
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Appendix A: Planning Advisory Committee
Appendix B: Public Participation
Appendix C: Joint Powers Agreement
Appendix D: Grant Assurances
Appendix E: NCP Review
Sky Diving in Camarillo
Skydive Coastal California: Located at 478 Post St, Camarillo, CA 93010, they offer tandem jumps from up to two miles high, including approximately 45-60 seconds of freefall at 120 mph. They advertise beautiful views of the Catalina, Downtown Los Angeles, and the SoCal Shoreline.
- iSkydive: Also at 478 Post St, Camarillo, CA 93010, iSkydive is listed as an option, although one review mentions their Oxnard location. It's worth noting that iSkydive America, formerly Skydive Coastal California, operates out of Oxnard Airport.
- Tandem Skydive: Listed at Airport Way, Camarillo, CA 93010
Updates to Oxnard Pilot Guide for Fly Friendly VC
We’ve updated the Fly Friendly VC Oxnard Pilot Guide!The community spoke up and we listened! The updated pilot guide now includes not only a new color scheme (red) to clearly outline residential/noise sensitive areas, but also a more definitive distance past the shoreline. Replacing the original wording on the guide that stated “fly well past the shoreline,” the guide now reads “fly at least ½ mile past the shoreline,” as a response to concerns that the original guide was too subjective.While the pilot guides for both Camarillo and Oxnard airports are produced and tailored for pilots, we recognize the importance of feedback from both the aviation community and our neighbors. We know there is more work to be done, but we’ve already noticed progress and have received feedback noting the same from the community. We are excited to see that progress continue.
Additional Flight Tracks: See Website HERE
News, Events, Challenges & Reference Material
OXNARD AIRPORT PART 150 STUDY
The Ventura County Department of Airports is in the process of preparing a Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study for the Oxnard Airport (OXR) in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 150 (14 CFR Part 150). This study is a cooperative effort between the Ventura County Department of Airports and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This voluntary Part 150 study, which is funded by a grant from the FAA, will include Noise Exposure Maps and a Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program for Oxnard Airport.
It is important to understand what this study does and does not do.
A Part 150 Study:
- Identifies the current and projected annualized aircraft noise levels at Oxnard Airport using the Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) noise metric.
- Identifies measures to reduce the noise impacts within the noise exposure contours from aircraft operating to and from Airport through changes in aircraft operations or airport facilities.
- Encourages future land uses which are compatible with aircraft noise, such as commercial or industrial in undeveloped areas.
- Determines methods to reduce the adverse impacts of noise above FAA thresholds in existing residential areas.
- Establishes a procedure to implement, review, and update the program.
A Part 150 Study does not:
- Evaluate aircraft operations from other area airports.
- Consider other types of impacts (air quality, accidents, etc.).
- Use noise metrics other than CNEL to determine noise impacts.
- Provide justification for airport expansion.
This website hosts project-related materials for review on the Documents page.
Click here for a PDF of the Initiation Brochure that provides more details about the study.
SKYDIVING OPERATIONS AT OXNARD AIRPORT (KOXR)
Effective Dates: Ongoing
Primary Contact: Keith Freitas, Director of Airports, Ventura County, (805) 388-4200
Skydiving Operator: Skydive Coastal California,(805) 222-4763
Overview:
Skydiving operations are being conducted at and in the vicinity of Oxnard Airport (KOXR) on a daily
basis, weather permitting, from 9:00 AM to sunset, except Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Pilots
operating in or near KOXR are advised to exercise caution and maintain vigilant situational
awareness due to frequent parachute activity.
Operational Details:
Jump Details: Tandem jumps only, maximum two sky divers per drop
Drop Zone Location: On the southwest corner of the airfield.
Jump Altitude: 8,000 feet MSL
Drop Aircraft: Cessna 182
Communications:
CTAF (KOXR): 134.95 MHz
Mugu Approach: 124.7 or 128.65 MHz
Expected Activity Hours: Thursday through Monday, sunrise to sunset
Parachute Descent Area: Surface to 8,000’ MSL within a 2–3 NM radius of drop zone center.
Pilot Advisory:
Check KOXR NOTAMS for any current details.
Monitor KOXR ATIS 118.05 whether skydiving operations are in effect
Contact CTAF (134.95) in the Class D or Mugu Approach (124.7) in the general vicinity of KOXR
above 2,000 MSL when skydiving operations are in effect. Jump plane will normally announce
“jumpers away in two minutes” on these frequencies. KOXR will advise pilots in Class D airspace
that skydiving operations have commenced, landing on the south side of the runway.
Maintain the runway centerline while departing during skydiving operations. Avoid overflying
the published drop zone during active jump operations
Be prepared! Pilots have been easily startled when departing runway 25 or landing runway 7
due to proximity of the drop zone with normal flight paths. At altitude, be prepared that
parachutists may be encountered from 8,000 feet MSL to surface level within five miles to the
south of the airport.
Report any conflicts or hazards to the Ventura County Director of Airports or FAA VNYS FSDO.
Jump Plane Flight Path
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