The aviation department in California administers the state's aviation system plan, manages federal and state airport improvement grant programs, and coordinates with the FAA on safety, airspace, and compliance matters affecting the state's network of commercial, regional, and general aviation airports. The department also publishes the state aeronautical chart and aviation directory used by pilots operating within the state.
Aviation Departments locations are available in 27 cities across California. They are spread across 15 counties.
Cities with the highest concentration include Monterey, Alameda, Pomona, where aviation administrative offices and airport authority headquarters serve major commercial and general aviation facilities throughout the state.
Pilots, airport managers, and aviation businesses in California can contact the state aviation department for information about grant eligibility, safety programs, UAS regulations, and coordination of aviation development projects within the state's jurisdiction.
Oakland Fsdo
Federal Aviation Tower Bakersfield
Northgate Aviation Chico
Aviation Airports Los Angeles County
United States Federal Aviation Administration Edwards
El Monte Airport
United States Federal Aviation Administration El Segundo
Aviation Airports Los Angeles County
Us Faa Lawndale
United States Government Federal Aviation Administration Livemore
View Details Call Now (925) 443-0666United States Government Federal Aviation Administration Livemore
Federal Aviation Administration Long Beach
Van Nuys Fsdo
Us Faa Marrysville
United States Government Federal Aviation Administration Modesto
View Details Call Now (209) 524-0670United States Government Federal Aviation Administration Modesto
Faa Monterey
Us Faa Napa
United States Government Federal Aviation Administration Palmdale
View Details Call Now (661) 265-8200United States Government Federal Aviation Administration Palmdale
Federal Aviation Administration Pomona
Us Faa Ridgecrest
Us Department Of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration
View Details Call Now (800) 992-7433Us Department Of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration
Us Federal Aviation Agency Sacramento
Us Faa Salinas
San Diego County Aviation
Us Federal Aviation Administration San Francisco
San Jose Fsdo
C P Aviation Santa Paula
Us Army Reserve Aviation Center Victorville
Drone operators in California should consult both the FAA's B4UFLY mobile app and the state aviation department's drone resources before flying, as certain areas within California may have state-specific restrictions near airports, state parks, or critical infrastructure in addition to federal airspace requirements.
Browse Aviation Departments by county across California to find the nearest location.