California Airports

Automated Weather Observation Systems (AWOS) County of Los Angeles Airports

With an average of three runway incursions each day in the United States, it’s always a good idea to regularly review airport signs and markings and regard airport surface operations with the same importance as any other phase of flight.

Tulare County Sheriff’s Department’s new plane is laden with technological innovations

Tulare County Sheriff’s Department’s new plane is laden with technological innovations

Reacting to the concerns of tenants at Van Nuys Airport, the Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday called on the airfield operator to evaluate possible management changes and whether the facility should have its own commission to set policy.

Long Beach Airport officials asked the City Council for approval Tuesday to move forward with an airfield geometry study and airport strategic plan.

ATWATER — When Merced County took over the former Castle Air Force Base in 2000, prospects for the site were considered bright.

County planners on Thursday backed a plan to expand Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport, voting 4-1 for an $84 million project that includes longer runways, more commercial flights and a new passenger terminal.

From 89.3KPCC.com: The future of Santa Monica Airport is up in the air. The 30-year land and building agreement with the FFA is set to expire in 2015. Now, Santa Monica City Council must decide what to do with the 227-acre space (CalPilots Editor’s Note: Correction – there is no expiration date on the operation of this land as an airport).

Public Hearing on Watsonville General Plan Update (November 30^th) – CalPilots Editor’s Note: After losing a court battle as well as an appeal, the city of Watsonville will not give up on trying to encroach on its airport.