Rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Western Pacific Region awarded $15.23 million to the County of Ventura Department of Airports on September 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to rehabilitate 6,013 feet of existing paved Runway 8/26 at Camarillo Airport. This formula grant funds Phase 2 construction activities designed to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the runway's operational lifespan. The project completion date is September 17, 2029.

This grant represents a portion of the total project funding, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible project costs. The rehabilitation work directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by maintaining critical regional aviation infrastructure. As a local government entity managing Camarillo Airport and Oxnard Airport, the County of Ventura has demonstrated consistent success in securing federal aviation infrastructure grants to support comprehensive airport modernization and maintenance initiatives across its facilities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 6,013 feet of existing paved runway 8/26 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris and to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with camarillo, california.