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Press release from the Humboldt County Administrative Office:

Make your voice heard on local airport development plans at one of the Department of Aviation’s upcoming public open house meetings.

The Humboldt County Department of Aviation is updating its Airport System Plan Study for the six public-use airports it operates. This study, required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is a planning effort which outlines potential long-term development concepts to meet the needs of each airport, its users and the surrounding communities while adhering to current FAA design standards.

To share the draft study’s findings, the department will host four public open houses. These events offer an opportunity for residents and airport users to review the draft study, ask questions and provide feedback. Department of Aviation and airport consultant staff will be available at each meeting to answer questions.

How to Attend

Open houses to discuss the plan with the community will occur on Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the following times and locations: 

- Murray Field Airport (EKA) on Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV) on Tuesday Jan. 21 from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
- Rohnerville Airport (FOT) on Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 10 to 11 a.m.
- Garberville Airport (O16) on Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 2 to 3 p.m.

All interested community members are encouraged to attend and share their input. 

For more information and background on the Humboldt Airport System Plan Study and how to share your input on the draft study, please call 707-839-5401 or email aviation@co.humboldt.ca.us.
Please note that public restrooms will not be available at the Murry Field, Rohnerville and Garberville airport locations. Attendees are encouraged to plan accordingly. 

The County of Humboldt is committed to providing equal access to all county programs, services and activities through the provision of accommodations for individuals with qualified disabilities as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). With 72 hours prior notice, a request for reasonable accommodation for the public meetings can be made by calling 707-839-5401. 

For more information on the Humboldt County Department of Aviation, please visit FlyACV.com.