Rotor-Aids Maintenance Hangar Heliport

Oxnard, US πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Closed Airport

ICAO

US-11168

IATA

-

Elevation

43 ft

Region

US-CA

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: 34.202202Β° N, -119.203003Β° E

Continent: NA

Type: Closed Airport

Keywords: CL73

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Designation Length Width Surface Status
H1/ 65 ft 65 ft ASPH Active

Airport Closure Information

Last updated: Jul 27, 2025
Closure Date

The exact closure date is not publicly recorded. However, evidence indicates the heliport ceased operations in the mid-2000s. The parent company, Rotor-Aids, Inc., had its corporate status forfeited by the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), and the heliport was officially listed as 'Closed' in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and California Department of Transportation records by the late 2000s.

Reason for Closure

The closure was a direct result of its parent company, Rotor-Aids, Inc., ceasing operations. The company's 'FTB Forfeited' status strongly suggests the closure was for economic and business reasons. With the dissolution of the maintenance company, its private-use heliport became defunct. There is no evidence of a major accident or military conversion leading to the closure.

Current Status

The site at coordinates 34.202202, -119.203003 has been fully converted to non-aviation use. The location corresponds to an industrial building within a large business park in north Oxnard, near the intersection of N Ventura Rd and Sturgis Rd. The original hangar building and the surrounding paved areas are now used for general industrial purposes, likely warehousing, manufacturing, or logistics. Satellite imagery confirms that any helipad markings have been removed, and the area is used for truck and vehicle parking.

Historical Significance

Rotor-Aids Maintenance Hangar Heliport was a private-use facility integral to the operations of Rotor-Aids, Inc., a well-regarded FAA Certified Repair Station. Its primary function was to support the company's helicopter Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services. The heliport was used for receiving client helicopters, dispatching them after service, and conducting critical post-maintenance ground checks and test flights. It played a significant role in supporting Southern California's helicopter industry, servicing aircraft used in agriculture, offshore oil and gas operations in the Santa Barbara Channel, and other utility sectors. It was a specialized industrial aviation site, not a heliport for public transport.

Reopening Prospects

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening this heliport. The original operating company is defunct, the site has been completely repurposed, and the surrounding area is a dense industrial park. Re-establishing a heliport would require a new entity to acquire the property and undergo a complex and costly regulatory approval process with the FAA and local planning authorities. Given these factors, reopening is considered extremely unlikely.

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