Fullerton Municipal Airport

05/30/2025

We will be open to the local community tomorrow from 10am - 3pm. Airplane rides will be available for a donation of $50 per person, helicopter rides $65 per person. This is NOT an airshow, but a static display with aircraft, flight simulators, vendor booths, food trucks, etc. We invite the neighbors to come meet the pilots and get an up close and personal look at the aircraft that are based here at Fullerton Municipal Airport.

02/26/2025

The FAA is doing a flight check of new Precision Approach equipment on Fullerton Airport Runway 06. There is no cause for alarm. This calibration requires the jet to fly unusually low.

01/03/2025

We have received numerous requests for information regarding the airplane crash that occurred on Thursday, January 2nd. Information regarding the identity of the deceased will be released by the Orange County Coroner's office. For any other accident information please refer to the City Public Information Officer, Kristy Wells (714) 732-2183. Thank you for your understanding.

06/02/2023

Fullerton Airport is hosting Helicopter Day Saturday June 3rd from 9am - 2pm. Admission and parking are free. The event will feature static displays of public and privately owned helicopters. There will also be helicopter related vendors and food trucks. Helicopter rides will be available for a fee courtesy of Hangar 21 Helicopters.

Apologies for the late notice.

03/07/2023

OCFA Air Operations recently welcomed 50 students from Canyon High School’s pre-aviation program to learn about everything from night vision goggles to aviation mechanics. Whether performing rescues, fighting fires, or inspiring young minds, OCFA Air Operations is dedicated to being there for our community.

07/06/2022

SUMMARY OF PLANNED OPERATION:
Where: This flight is planned for the Orange County area and will cover portions of the Cities of BUENA PARK, CYPRESS, LA PALMA, ANAHEIM, LONG BEACH, FULLERTON, HAWAIIAN GARDENS, LAKEWOOD (small portion), and LONG BEACH (small portion).
When: Week of July 11, 2022. Specific days may vary due to weather and aircraft maintenance.
Why: Aerial Methane Mapping in support of SB 1371 compliance measures.
Also: Flights will be conducted in full compliance with FAA regulations, State and Local ordinances, and GS 100.0156 “Requirements for using Manned Aircraft In Support Of Gas Operations”
What to expect: The helicopter, a Bell Jet Ranger, will be going back and forth in a “lawnmower” pattern at about 500 ft. Hovering or circling over any one point is not necessary for this operation but could occur briefly for avoidance of traffic or if instructed to do so by Air Traffic Control (ATC).
There is no threat to the community. On the contrary, detection of methane emissions is another method for helping to keep the communities we serve safe. This is part of our SB 1371 Natural Gas emissions reduction program.
These flights are a portion a larger program to map any emissions over the many cities and unincorporated areas served by SoCalGas.

*The yellow areas shown on the map are the helicopter’s turn-around areas and are not part of the survey.

03/01/2022

ATTENTION RESIDENTS:
SoCalGas company will be doing low level helicopter operations over Fullerton and surrounding Cities throughout the week.

A Bell JetRanger helicopter will be going back and forth in a “lawnmower” pattern at about 500 ft mapping any measurable amounts of methane gas. The detection of methane emissions is another method for helping to keep the community safe. These flights are a portion a larger program to map any emissions over the many cities and unincorporated areas served by SoCalGas.

If you have questions or concerns regarding the helicopter activity, please call the SoCalGas Customer Contact Center at 1-800-427-2200.

SUMMARY OF PLANNED OPERATION:
Dates: The week of February 28, 2022. Re-flights of detected emissions will take place later the same week. (weather permitting.)
Times: Hours of operation will be from 8am to 5pm.
Where: In the Cities of Lakewood, Long Beach, Cerritos, Artesia, La Mirada, Buena Park, Fullerton, and Brea. (See attachment)
Why: Aerial Methane Mapping in support of SB 1371 compliance measures and as part of our overall safety program.
Also: Flights will be conducted in full compliance with FAA regulations, state and local ordinances, and GS 100.0156 “Requirements for using Manned Aircraft In Support Of Gas Operations.”

01/06/2022

ATTENTION PILOTS! Our Runway Edge Rehabilitation Project begins this Sunday, January 9th. FUL Runway 06/24 will be closed for construction each night beginning at 9:00pm and reopen at 7:00am, Sunday thru Thursday night (Friday morning). Please check NOTAMS regularly. This project may take up to 12 weeks to complete. No work to be conducted on Friday and Saturday nights.

09/22/2021

Mercury Cougar Club car show on Saturday, October 2nd. These guys don't speed, they just fly low.

09/22/2021

The City is proud to help celebrate Tommy Lasorda's long legacy as a Fullerton resident today.

09/07/2021

Angle of Attack: GA safety strategies

08/16/2021

The Dare to Dream organization along with the Young Eagles are offering FREE helicopter and airplane rides this Sunday August 22nd at Fullerton Municipal Airport. Riders from ages 8-17 must pre-register as there are limited seats available. There will also be static displays, flight simulators, a USAF virtual reality simulator, food trucks, contests and more. Hangar 21 is co hosting this event and there will be speakers talking about careers in aviation. The event is from 9:30am - 3pm and should be very family friendly.
Pre registration for helicopter rides is here: . https://www.foreveronthefly.com/aviation-day

Pre registration for Young Eagles airplane rides is here: http://youngeaglesday.org/

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