KCMA Camarillo Airport | Camarillo, CA

Before you fly into KCMA

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Towered

07:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs

Pattern alt

876.8'

MSL · field 76.8' + 800 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 26

H/W +4 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KCMA

Current METAR

Observed 03:55Z

KCMA 280355Z 24004KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP177 T01440100

Wind: 240° @ 4 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 14°C / 10°C
Altimeter: 30.03 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: -161 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KCMA 272331Z 2800/2824 24010KT P6SM SCT060 FM280300 26006KT P6SM SKC FM280500 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM281200 06004KT P6SM SKC FM281800 21005KT P6SM SCT250 FM282100 24010KT P6SM SCT250

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 03:00Z

Wind: 240° at 10 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 6,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 3 NM W
VFR sectional: LOS ANGELES
Pattern altitude: 800 ft AGL · 877 ft MSL
ARTCC: ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility: CMA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: KEITH FREITAS
Phone: 805-388-4372
Address: 555 AIRPORT WAY, SUITE B, CAMARILLO CA 93010-8544

Flight service · Hours

FSS HHR: HAWTHORNE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0700-2300

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

ATIS / D-ATIS

Clearance / Ground

Tower / Local

Approach / Departure

Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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240° · 4 kt

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RWY 26

256°M

Head/Tail

+4 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
08/26Favored	76° / 256°	6,013 ft	ASPH-CONC	08 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
08	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	—
26	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	—

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 08

KCMA · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 08

KCMA · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLA
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Low pressure
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: Yes
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.13

KSZP·Santa Paula Airport·8.2 nm

Cheapest Jet A

$6.76

KCMA·Sun Air Jets

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Sun Air Jets 0.000(805) 389-9301 WebsiteAvfuelyesterday	$7.29	$6.76	—
Channel Islands Aviation 129.100(805) 987-1301 WebsiteTitan2d ago	$6.99SS $6.59	$6.88	—
AIR 7 130.800(805) 383-1100 WebsiteWorld Fuel14d ago	$7.56	$6.76

Sun Air Jets
0.000(805) 389-9301
—
100LL
$7.29
Jet A
$6.76
Channel Islands Aviation
129.100(805) 987-1301
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100LL
$6.99
Jet A
$6.88
AIR 7
130.800(805) 383-1100
100LL
$7.56
Jet A
$6.76

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.13atKSZPSanta Paula Airport8.2 nmsave $0.86

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

Arrivals should use runway 8 when able if the tower is closed to reduce noise.Show FAA
All aircraft are prohibited from taking off between 0000 and 0500 except military, government, mercy flights, and emergency response due to noise ordinance curfew.Show FAA
Be alert to high performance military aircraft operations in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
No landings, taxiing, or takeoffs are permitted on the cheveroned area east of runway 26 threshold.Show FAA
Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
This is an extreme noise sensitive area.Show FAA
There is an unlighted mountain 1173 feet mean sea level beginning 5 miles from the east end of runway 26. There is an unlighted mountain 1814 feet mean sea level 5 miles to the east-southeast of the approach end of runway 26.Show FAA
Fly friendly procedures are in effect. Visit the Ventura County Airports website for details.Show FAA
Weight is restricted to aircraft with maximum takeoff weight below 115000 pounds with dual wheel gear.Show FAA
Avoid overflight of residential communities east and north of the airport when possible.Show FAA
All jet and turbine aircraft must avoid flights between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. local time to reduce noise over the community.Show FAA
No formation takeoffs or landings are permitted.Show FAA
Upon arrival contact the fixed base operator or airport operations at 805-947-6803 for assistance.Show FAA
Helicopter training pads are located to the north of taxiway B and runway 8/26.Show FAA

Lighting notes

When the tower is closed, activate medium intensity runway lights on runway 08/26, runway end identifier lights on runways 08 and 26, and precision approach path indicators on runways 8 and 26 by using the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA
Ultralight activity occurs in the southwest quadrant of the airport.Show FAA

Fuel notes

100LLFuel is available 24 hours self serve.Show FAA

Other notes

There is a landing fee for aircraft over 12,500 pounds.Show FAA
Traffic pattern altitude is 800 feet above ground level for single engine aircraft and 1000 feet above ground level for multi engine and jets.Show FAA
MANAGERAirport manager email is KEITH.FREITAS@VENTURA.ORG.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KCMA

Answer card

ICAO: KCMA
Name: CAMARILLO
Location: CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA
Elevation: 76.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 876.8 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower: Towered · 0700-2100
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 08/26 · 6,013 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 12
Magnetic variation: 14°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 240° at 4 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 26

Camarillo Airport is in Camarillo, California. The field elevation is 76.8 ft MSL. It has one runway, 08/26, which is 6,013 ft long. The control tower is open 0700-2100. No ILS approaches are published here.

The traffic pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 876.8 ft MSL. That is the number to brief, not a recomputed value. The airport sits in a busy part of Ventura County. Expect local traffic and be ready for high performance military aircraft in the area. Fly friendly procedures are in effect. Avoid overflight of residential communities east and north of the airport when possible.

Three on-field FBOs are listed. Sun Air Jets, Channel Islands Aviation and AIR 7 all carry 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. If you need current ramp help or arrival coordination, the published remarks say to contact the FBO or airport operations at 805-947-6803. When the tower is closed, runway lights on 08/26 can be activated on CTAF. The published remarks also note a noise curfew. No aircraft may take off between 0000 and 0500 except military, government, mercy flights and emergency response. Jet and turbine aircraft must also avoid flights between 2200 and 0600 local time.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCMA?

The pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That equals 876.8 ft MSL.

What are the tower hours at Camarillo Airport?

The tower is open 0700-2100. Outside those hours, use the published CTAF procedures and check the current Chart Supplement before arrival.

Does KCMA have any published ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for KCMA. Verify current approach options in the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

What is the longest runway at KCMA?

KCMA has one runway. Runway 08/26 is the longest runway at 6,013 ft.

Which FBOs are on the field at Camarillo?

Sun Air Jets, Channel Islands Aviation and AIR 7 are listed on field. All three carry AVGAS 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.

Is there a noise curfew at KCMA?

Yes. Published remarks say no aircraft may take off between 0000 and 0500 except military, government, mercy flights and emergency response. Jet and turbine aircraft must also avoid flights between 2200 and 0600 local time.

What should I watch for on approach to runway 26 at KCMA?

Published remarks call out unlighted mountains east of runway 26. One is 1,173 ft MSL about 5 miles from the east end. Another is 1,814 ft MSL about 5 miles east-southeast of the approach end.

How do I turn on the runway lights when the tower is closed at KCMA?

Use the common traffic advisory frequency to activate the medium intensity runway lights on 08/26. The remarks also say the runway end identifier lights and PAPI on runways 08 and 26 are activated the same way.

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