Santa Paula Airport (SZP) | Private Jet Hub Near Santa Paula

Santa Paula at a Glance

Santa Paula Airport (KSZP/SZP) is a privately owned, public-use general aviation field about one mile southeast of downtown Santa Paula in Ventura County, California. It has a single 2,713-foot asphalt runway (04/22) at roughly 243 feet elevation, is non-towered (CTAF 122.9), and has no control tower, customs, or instrument approach. There is no commercial FBO and only 100LL self-serve fuel — no Jet-A. Founded in 1930, it is a noted vintage- and antique-aircraft community. The runway is too short for jets.

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Santa Paula Airport, 800 Aviation Dr, Santa Paula, CA 93060

Airport Specifications

Airport Identity
Airport Name	Santa Paula Airport
ICAO Code	KSZP
IATA Code	SZP
FAA Identifier	SZP
Address	800 Aviation Dr, Santa Paula, CA 93060
Elevation	243 ft MSL
Coordinates	34.3472° N, 119.0612° W
Owner / Operator	Santa Paula Airport Foundation
Phone	+1-805-525-2139
FAA Data	AirNav SZP

Operations & Facilities
Runways	04/22: 2,713 ft (Asphalt)
FBOs	Santa Paula Aviation
Customs	No
Fuel	Jet-A, 100LL
Hours	Dawn to Dusk
Approaches	Visual
Tower / Freq	Uncontrolled — CTAF 122.9
Weight Limit	Light GA only — no jets; runway 2,713 ft
Annual Operations	40,000+

Runways & Approaches

Santa Paula Airport has a single runway, 04/22, measuring 2,713 feet by 60 feet with an asphalt surface, at a field elevation of approximately 243 feet MSL. It is a non-towered field using CTAF 122.9, with no published instrument approach and no control tower. The runway sits adjacent to the Santa Clara River and is bordered by privately owned hangars, giving the field its distinctive 1930s general-aviation character.

At under 2,800 feet, this runway is a piston and light-sport environment. It comfortably handles single-engine pistons, experimentals, warbirds, and gliders, but it is too short for business jets and is not practical even for most cabin-class turboprops. The airport offers 100LL self-serve fuel only and does not stock Jet-A, which further confirms that turbine and jet operations are not supported here. Charter clients in the Santa Paula and Ventura County area should plan to fly from a nearby jet-capable field such as Camarillo (KCMA), Oxnard (KOXR), or Santa Barbara (KSBA).

FBOs & Ground Services

Full-service fixed-base operators handle private traffic here, offering Jet-A, hangarage, customs coordination, and concierge ground transportation. Arrange handling in advance for peak-season and after-hours arrivals.

Santa Paula Airport Association (self-serve)

The privately owned, public-use field has no commercial FBO chain. Self-serve 100LL fuel is available 24 hours with a major credit card; the airport office is staffed during daytime hours. No Jet-A, no jet ground handling, and no landing or ramp fees.

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Aircraft Registered in SANTA PAULA (105)

105 aircraft are registered to owners in SANTA PAULA, CA according to the FAA Aircraft Registry. Showing 20 of 105. Track live flights from SZP →

N102BD

DICKINSON GENE STEVEN KR-II · 1989

N106DW

WOODRUFF DAVID L RANS S/6 COYTE II · 1998

N107LF

LETOV LF107 · 1950

N1141L

DJI AGRAS T40

N117CP

AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC · 1999

N120LL

VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12 · 2014

N1328J

ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL 112TC · 1976

N133KJ

JOE KRYBUS BU-133

N156CT

FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTSW · 2007

N157LB

ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND 90A · 2001

N1592N

PIPER J3C-65 · 1947

N1603G

CHAMPION 7ECA · 1968

N170TX

TAYLORCRAFT AVIATION LLC TAYLOR SPORT · 2005

N172EP

CESSNA 172N · 1976

N182WL

CESSNA 182G · 1964

N1833E

CHAMPION AERONCA 7DC · 1946

N185TK

CESSNA A185F · 1981

N19998

THORNHILL TOMMY A JR VARIEZE · 1981

N21Y

CESSNA 180 · 1954

N230MK

BELL 230 · 1995

Popular Routes from SZP

Fuel Prices & Landing Fees

FBO	Jet-A Price	Notes
Santa Paula Aviation	$5.50–$7.00/gal	Ventura County

Aircraft Category	Estimated Fee
Light Jet	$15–$40
Midsize Jet	$40–$80
Super-Mid Jet	N/A
Heavy Jet	N/A

Private Aviation Briefing — History, Operations & Planning

Overview & History

Santa Paula Airport (KSZP) opened in 1930 after local ranchers funded the purchase of land south of the city along the Santa Clara River. Much of the original Golden Age of Aviation infrastructure survives and remains in daily use, making it one of California's most authentic vintage general-aviation fields. It is privately owned but open to the public, with privately held hangars and a strong antique- and experimental-aircraft community. The on-field Aviation Museum of Santa Paula is open to the public on the first Sunday of each month.

Runway Capability

The airport has one runway, 04/22, 2,713 feet long and 60 feet wide, asphalt, at about 243 feet elevation. This is a piston, light-sport, and warbird field. It is too short for business jets and impractical for most cabin-class turboprops. With 100LL self-serve fuel and no Jet-A on the field, turbine operations are not supported here.

Charter Considerations

Santa Paula is not a jet charter field. Travelers in Ventura County who want to fly private should plan from a nearby jet-capable airport: Camarillo (KCMA, about 8 NM, a 6,013-foot runway), Oxnard (KOXR, about 11 NM), or Santa Barbara (KSBA) to the northwest. The Jet Finder can position the right aircraft at whichever of these fields best fits your route, passenger count, and ground logistics back to Santa Paula.

Safety & Planning

As a busy non-towered field handling roughly 97,000 annual operations, Santa Paula sees heavy pattern traffic from pistons, gliders, and vintage aircraft. Pilots should monitor CTAF 122.9, expect mixed-performance traffic, and plan visual arrivals only, since there is no instrument approach. Operations are visual and effectively daytime-oriented. The Jet Finder sources only FAA Part 135 certified operators and crews for any nearby jet departure.

Operational Factors

The field's low 243-foot elevation keeps density altitude effects modest even on warm Ventura County afternoons. The airport has no control tower, no customs, and no scheduled service; it exclusively serves privately operated general aviation. There are no landing or ramp fees, and self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours by credit card. Hangars are privately owned, so transient hangar space is limited and should be arranged in advance.

Regional Context

Santa Paula sits in the Santa Clara River valley between Ventura and Santa Clarita, about one mile from downtown. For private jet travel the practical gateways are Camarillo and Oxnard to the south and Santa Barbara to the northwest, with Van Nuys (KVNY) the major Los Angeles-basin business-aviation hub roughly 35 NM east. The Jet Finder evaluates these options to balance flight time, fees, and aircraft availability for trips serving the Santa Paula area.

Nearby Airports

Airports within 150 nautical miles of Santa Paula Airport. Useful for alternate planning, repositioning, or comparing FBO options.

Camarillo Airport

KCMA · 8 NM from KSZP

Oxnard Airport

KOXR · 11 NM from KSZP

NAS Point Mugu – Naval Base Ventura County

KNTD · 14 NM from KSZP

Quail Lake Sky Park Airport

CL46 · 30 NM from KSZP

Frequently Asked Questions

Santa Paula Airport is designated KSZP in the FAA system. Pilots and dispatchers use this code for flight planning, weather briefings, and NOTAMs associated with the airport.

Santa Paula Airport serves the Santa Paula area in CA. GPS coordinates: 34.3472° N, 119.0612° W. The airport sits at 243 feet above sea level.

Santa Paula Airport has one runway, 04/22, measuring 2,713 feet by 60 feet with an asphalt surface. At under 2,800 feet it is sized for piston and light-sport aircraft, not jets.

No. Santa Paula Airport's 2,713-foot runway is too short for business jets, and the field stocks only 100LL self-serve fuel with no Jet-A. It is a piston, experimental, and vintage-aircraft field. Jet travelers in Ventura County should use a nearby jet-capable airport such as Camarillo (KCMA), Oxnard (KOXR), or Santa Barbara (KSBA).

There is no commercial FBO at Santa Paula Airport. The privately owned, public-use field offers 24-hour self-serve 100LL fuel by credit card and a daytime-staffed office, with no Jet-A and no jet ground handling. There are no landing or ramp fees.

The airport elevation at Santa Paula Airport is 243 feet MSL. Pilots should factor this into takeoff and landing performance calculations, especially during summer operations.

No. Santa Paula Airport has no published instrument approach. It is a non-towered, visual-only field on CTAF 122.9, so arrivals and departures are conducted under VFR.

Contact The Jet Finder for charter availability from Santa Paula Airport (KSZP). Provide your destination, travel dates, and passenger count. We source aircraft from FAA Part 135 operators matched to KSZP's runway and facilities.

The 2,713-foot runway supports single-engine pistons, light-sport aircraft, experimentals, gliders, and vintage warbirds. It is too short for business jets and impractical for most cabin-class turboprops. With 100LL self-serve only and no Jet-A, turbine operations are not supported.

No. Santa Paula Airport is a non-towered general aviation field. Pilots self-announce on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency, 122.9. Note that it is a busy field with roughly 97,000 annual operations and mixed-performance traffic.

Santa Paula Airport offers 100LL avgas only, available 24 hours via self-serve pump with a major credit card. There is no Jet-A on the field, which is one reason the airport does not support jet or most turbine operations.

No. Santa Paula Airport has no customs (CBP) facilities and is a domestic visual-only general aviation field. International private flights in the region clear customs at airports such as Santa Barbara (KSBA) or fields in the Los Angeles basin. The Jet Finder can advise on the best routing.

Current conditions at KSZP: check METAR/TAF on aviationweather.gov or your EFB. Santa Paula Airport is subject to CA's regional weather, which may include convective activity, low ceilings, or seasonal wind patterns.

Santa Paula Airport is located about one nautical mile southeast of downtown Santa Paula, at 800 Aviation Drive in Ventura County. Ground transportation is a short drive; car service and rideshare are the standard connections.

Parking options at KSZP include ramp tiedowns and potentially hangar space. Availability and pricing are set by the on-field operator at Santa Paula Airport. Pre-arrival coordination is recommended for overnight stays.

Get a quote for private charter from KSZP: visit thejetfinder.com/contact.html or call directly. Share your itinerary and passenger details. We handle aircraft sourcing from Santa Paula Airport to your destination.

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