Camarillo Airport UpdateCamarillo Airport Update
• Airport Layout Plan UpdateAirport Layout Plan Update
• FAR Part 150 Noise StudyFAR Part 150 Noise Study
• Frequent QuestionsFrequent Questions
1 HOW did we get here?HOW did we get here?
September 30, 2020 FAA Master Plan Grant Signed and Project Initiated May 13, 2021 First Master Plan public meeting (virtual only) Included questions about potential large aircraft and airline/cargo role June 6, 2021 Master Plan indefinitely paused while Department of Airports works to restore relationships
June 18, 2021 City of Camarillo Announces Airport Survey July 13, 2022 Director Freitas makes presentation to Camarillo City Council regarding cancellation of Master Plan and transition to Airport Layout Plan Update. Also, Department of Airports would be seeking FAA grant to conduct FAR Part 150 Noise Study.
March 20, 2023 First FAR Part 150 Noise Study FAR Part 150 Noise Study Public Information Workshop: Inventory & Forecast April 18, 2023 First Airport Layout Plan Update Airport Layout Plan Update Public Information Workshop: Inventory & Forecast September 26, 2023 Second FAR Part 150 Noise Study FAR Part 150 Noise Study Public Information Workshop: Aviation Noise and Impacts
November 14, 2023 Second Airport Layout Plan Update Airport Layout Plan Update workshop: Facility Requirements and Development Alternatives
2 Camarillo Airport ALP Update
What is an Airport Layout Plan?
• An Airport Layout Plan (ALP) is a
document that depicts the existing and
planned facilities on an airport.
• FAA requires a current ALP on file to
support grant funding decisions. Any
project for which the Airport is seeking
federal funding must be depicted on the
ALP.
3 Camarillo Airport ALP Update Foundation
NONO CHANGE CHANGE to the current to the current
role of the Camarillo Airport role of the Camarillo Airport (General Aviation –Reliever)(General Aviation –Reliever) CONTINUE to operate under CONTINUE to operate under
the guidance of the Joint the guidance of the Joint
Powers Agreement.Powers Agreement.
NONO plan for large air cargo plan for large air cargo operationsoperations
NONO plan for commercial plan for commercial
airline serviceairline service
NONO plan for changes to the plan for changes to the
runway lengthrunway length
4 Finishing The ALP
Study
► The Third Public Information
Workshop will be a full
presentation with audience
Q&A.
► February 20, 2024 to be held at
V.C. Office of Education
(VCOE) with plenty of seating.
► Following this meeting, the Final Draft of
the ALP Update and Narrative Report will
be posted with at least 30 days for public
comments.
► The ALP Update and Narrative Report
reflecting all input will be submitted for FAA
Approval in May 2024. FAA approval and
project closeout is expected by August
2024.
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FAR Part 150 Noise Study
Components:Components:
•• NEM – NEM – Noise Exposure Maps Noise Exposure Maps
modeled by FAA’s Approved Noise modeled by FAA’s Approved Noise ApplicationApplication
•• NCP – NCP – Noise Compatibility Plan Noise Compatibility Plan (Our focus in 2024)(Our focus in 2024)
•• Optional Noise Measurement Optional Noise Measurement Monitors were deployed in the Monitors were deployed in the neighboring communities to capture neighboring communities to capture actual noise events to compare with actual noise events to compare with model outputmodel output
Part 150 Noise Studies Are:Part 150 Noise Studies Are:
•• Rooted in the Federal Rooted in the Federal
RegulationsRegulations
•• Voluntary – Voluntary – Most airport noise Most airport noise “restrictions” are voluntary. “restrictions” are voluntary. •• Collaborative – Collaborative – The process The process involves gathering input from all involves gathering input from all stakeholders.stakeholders.
•• Community Guided – Community Guided – The The
communities affected contribute communities affected contribute to the plan.to the plan.
What is a Part 150 Noise Study?
The Joint Powers Agreement (1976
Agreement) continues to guide
Camarillo Airport’s operation
JanJan FebFeb MarMar AprApr MayMay JunJun JulJul AugAug SepSep OctOct NovNov DecDec JanJan FebFeb MarMar AprApr MayMay JunJun JulJul AugAug SepSep OctOct NovNov DecDec Part 150 Noise Study Project Timeline
Prepare Noise Exposure Maps – NEMPrepare Noise Exposure Maps – NEM 2023 2023
Develop Noise Compatibility Plan – NCPDevelop Noise Compatibility Plan – NCP 20242024
Noise Measurements
Study Chapters:
Inventory, Forecast
Aviation Noise, Noise Impacts
Submittals
FAA Submittal of NEMs for Review/Approval
Public Meetings:
Public Workshop #1
Public Workshop #2
1 1
2 2
FAA
Study Chapters:
Noise Abatement Alternatives
Land Use Alternatives
Noise Compatibility Plan
(Draft)
Submittals
FAA Submittal of NCP for Approval – Early 2025
Public Meetings:
Public Workshop #3
Public Workshop #4
Public Hearing (2025)
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4 4
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FAA
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Technical Meeting
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7 2022 CMA Noise Contours
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Change from 1998 to 2022 Contours
65 CNEL65 CNEL
60 CNEL60 CNEL
10 Answers to Frequent Questions
Q. How do the City of Camarillo, Camarillo Airport Authority, County Department of Airports and Federal Aviation
Administration interact/interrelate?
R. City of Camarillo provides input on airport issues through the JPA that established the Camarillo Airport Authority (CAA). The CAA bylaws requires two members of the Camarillo City
Council and is advisory to the County Board of Supervisors.
County Board of Supervisors provides direction for the
Camarillo Airport. The County must meet FAA/Federal
obligations associated with airport deed transfer and grants.
11 Answers to Frequent Questions
Q. Has the types of aircraft operations changed
over the years?
R. Yes, over the last 20 plus years certain types
of aircraft operations have increased while
some have decreased, see chart.
12 Answers to Frequent Questions
Table D | Comparison of Operations by Aircraft Type from Previous Studies Camarillo Airport
Type 1998 Existing 2009 Existing 2022 Existing
Helicopter 9.23% 8.39% 4.49%
Jet 0.48% 2.49% 4.25%
Piston 86.00% 76.51% 89.02%
Turboprop 4.29% 12.61% 2.24%
Total Operations 188,345 139,948 187,076
Sources: 2023 Camarillo Noise Exposure Maps (December 2023), Master Plan Initial Study for Camarillo Airport (February 2009), 1998 Camarillo Airport Noise Exposure Maps (May 1998)
• Since 1998, the share of jet activity has increased
from 0.48% to 4.25% of Total Operations.
TYPE 1998 Part 150 2009 Master Plan 2022 Part 150
Helicopter 9.23% 8.39% 4.49%
Jet 0.48% 2.49% 4.25%
Piston 86.00% 76.51% 89.02%
Turboprop 4.29% 12.61% 2.24%
Total Operations 188,345 139,948 187,076
13 Answers to Frequent Questions
• Camarillo Airport operations continue to be predominantly piston aircraft
1998 Part 150 2009 Master Plan 2022 Part 150
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70%
60%
50%
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Piston Piston Piston
Jet Jet Jet
Percentage of Operations by Aircraft Type
Piston Turboprop Helicopter Jet
14 Answers to Frequent Questions
Q. Is this ALP update and associated forecast a
marketing plan?
R. No, the ALP is a data/demand driven process.
Information and projects are provided by FAA
based on national trends.
15 Answers to Frequent Questions
Q. Can the County just say no to more to more jets/aircraft? R. No, Ventura County Airports must meet FAA/Federal
obligations and is prohibited from discriminating against aircraft operators/operations.
16 Answers to Frequent Questions
Q. Is the Camarillo Airport going to add airline service, large air cargo, lengthen the runway?
R. No, Ventura County Airports continues to support the guidelines outlined in the Joint Powers Agreement. No
airline service, no large air cargo operations, no
lengthening of the runway.
17 Answers to Frequent Questions
Q. Does the airport/Joint Powers Agreement ban all
nighttime aircraft operations?
R. No, the JPA permits Landings on a 24-hour basis, but Takeoffs are not permitted between midnight and 5 a.m.
except for emergencies. (Sheriff, Air Ambulance, etc.)
18 Answers to Frequent Questions
Q. Did the County see 90 dBA readings near the airport
during their noise monitoring testing?
R. In the 3,122 aircraft operations captured during the four months of noise monitoring there was one aircraft
operation over 90 dBA. This was a 1950-60 era military aircraft, see attached chart.
19 Table A | Maximum L max noise readings recorded for each 24 hour period (aircraft events only)
Camarillo Airport
Site/Day Lmax
Month Recorded
Site 6, Day 1 96.5 May
Site 6, Day 2 89.3 May
Site 7, Day 1 89.3 May
Site 5, Day 1 85.6 May
Site 6, Day 3 85.0 May
Site 2, Day 1 84.8 May
Site 4, Day 1 84.3 May
Site 4, Day 4 83.7 July
Site 4, Day 2 83.6 May
Site 6, Day 4 83.5 July
Site 4, Day 6 82.2 July
Site 5, Day 2 81.9 May
Site 2, Day 3 81.3 July
Site 4, Day 7 81.3 July
Site 4, Day 3 80.7 June
Site 6, Day 5 80.6 July
Site 2, Day 4 80.3 July
Site 5, Day 5 80.2 July
Site 6, Day 6 78.3 July
Site 4, Day 5 77.5 July
Site 1, Day 2 76.8 May
Site 2, Day 2 76.3 May
Site 3, Day 1 74.7 May
Site 3, Day 2 74.5 May
Site 8, Day 2 73.8 August
Site 5, Day 4 73.7 July
Site 8, Day 1 72.9 July
Site 1, Day 1 71.4 May
Site 1, Day 4 69.1 August
Site 5, Day 3 68.5 May
Site 1, Day 3 68.1 July
1 3
6 4
5 7
8 2
20 Answers to Frequent Questions
Q. What is the Department of Airports doing about the noise concerns?
R. The Ventura County Department of Airports has:
1) Hired a Communications Engagement Manager
2) Implementing the Fly Friendly VC Noise Program
3) Purchased noise flight tracking and comment software 4) Changed from Airport Master Plan to ALP Update
5) Conducting FAR Part 150 Noise Study
21 Camarillo Airport Website: vcairports.org
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