Santa paula s first airport was originally established in 1927 when local rancher, ralph dickenson, purchased an ox5 powered international biplane, cut a dirt airstrip on his ranch and built a hangar. Our main focus is aviation history, both in general, and as it pertains to the unique santa paula airport and its rich history of pilots and others associated with it. The people and planes of santa paula flight today air. Our hotel offers visitors an unparalleled location.
As a result of the airports history and theme, many vintage aircraft owners have long sought. A complete renovation of the complex was completed in december of 2008. This visual history of the 20th centurys middle decades in santa paula illustrates how a rural city settled into its middle age. You are free to visit the hangars in any order you wish, either by walking the airport, or catching the tram. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Steve mcqueen exhibit part of santa paula aviation museum at airport. Friends of the library blanchard community library. The aviation museum of santa paula ventura county museums. Wafting from its vintage brew are the heady fragrances of oil and citrus. Kszpszp ifr plates for santa paula airport santa paula, ca.
Compare prices on expedia to get the best flight deals and promotions for santa paula flights before you book. The barnstorming roots of the santa paula airport date back to 1930. Santa paula airport overview and fbos santa paula, ca. Friends of the library who are the friends of the library. May 15, 2011 this video was produced, directed and edited by my 10 year old son riley, for a class assignment on california history.
This video was produced, directed and edited by my 10 year old son riley, for a class assignment on california history. Between the river and the highway is runway 22 of santa paula airport, one of the. Distance from hollywood burbank airport to santa paula is 41. The project has been set up as a selfguided walking tour and is funded by donations. The book documents the airport s 85 years of existence, from its founding by a group of local farmers to its presentday reputation as a center for antique and experimental aircraft. Author mary alice orcutt henderson, the president of the santa paula historical society, is the greatgranddaughter of an 1882 homesteader on land that the family continues to farm. Santa paula airport szp information santa paula, ca.
Rich in history and culture, there are perennial attractions and annual events for every interest and all ages. Aviation museum of santa paula a website displaying an unusual chainofhangars museum that chronicles the aviation history of santa paula airportfounded in 1930. Santa paula was one of the early centers of californias petroleum industry. Now, a new book brings to life the santa paula airport s colorful history through hundreds of photographs and stories. The aviation museum of santa paula the phoenix hope, can wing her way through the desert skies, and still defying fortunes spite. Airport does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any information on this site. Dont forget to pick up a free map from our home museum hangar, and start your tour.
Fortunately, a good friend introduced me to santa paula airport and cp aviation. The online archive of california is an initiative of the california digital library. Birthplace of the union oil company of california and citrus capital of the world are just two of santa paulas claims to fame. Jun 21, 2007 santa paula airport or szp as pilots know it, celebrated 75 years. This photo montage whose antique aircraft that represent a variety of general. This book brings to life the santa paula airports colorful history through hundreds of photographs and stories. Places to see in santa paula click on any circle below to see photos and informationa list is below the map. Filled with great people, awesome aircraft and timeless stories. Santa paula airport overview and fbos santa paula, ca kszp. Visit on first sunday aviation museum of santa paula. We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. We are a group of exuberant, enthusiastic, creative, bookloving individuals who cherish our library and want it to be the best it can be. Santa paula, california, usa enable javascript for live updates updated. I was reintroduced to general aviation in 20 and decided that it was time to get my private pilots license.
We are located at the historic santa paula airport szp in santa paula, california. Occupying two beautifully renovated, historic buildings in the heart of downtown santa paula, california, the santa paula art museum features rotating exhibitions of vintage and contemporary art, art classes for children and adults, free family days, creative community events, a wellcurated gift shop, and more. The granddaughter of william warren orcutt, the dean of petroleum geology, henderson has written several other publications on santa paula s history. It was this disaster, however, that birthed the santa paula airport. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. This book brings to life the santa paula airport s colorful history through hundreds of photographs and stories. Mar 26, 2020 complete aeronautical information about santa paula airport santa paula, ca, usa, including location, runways, taxiways, navaids, radio frequencies, fbo information. The town was an early center of californias petroleum industry and today advertises itself as the citrus capital of the world.
Baker house 12 balcom house 26 barbara webster school 28. Situated amid the orchards of the fertile santa clara river valley, the city advertises itself to tourists as the citrus capital of the world. Blanchard community library is santa paulas only public library. Looking for cheap flights to santa paula from airlines such as american airlines, delta, united, jetblue, frontier, and more. The museums unique chain of hangars will be open for viewing, with a free tram dropoff and pickup to the hangars. Closest airport to santa paula is hollywood burbank airport bur. Private jets from santa paula ca santa paula airport. A bank book showing the names of the santa paula airports first 19 investors is on.
Discussion about the history of the santa paula airport. Francis dam disaster, march 12, 1928 santa paula times. I trained with judy phelps, owner of cp aviation and instructor mark king. Blanchard community library is santa paula s only public library. Santa paula is a small town in ventura county in california. Santa paula is a city in ventura county, california, united states. Titled aviation in santa paula, 19302015, the book documents the airport s 85 years of existence, from its founding by a group of local farmers to its presentday reputation as a center for antique and experimental aircraft. Records of allied finance company of santa paula, 1927 to 1943. He was also a veteran of world war ii who survived the bloody battle of the bulge during a.
We are a local, family owned business offering flight training, specialized emergency manuever training, scenic flights, aerobatic rides, meticulous aircraft maintenance, in a friendly hometown atmosphere, since 1987. Established in 1910, we are now celebrating over 100 years of service. Santa paula murals project a website dedicated to murals depicting santa paulas past. For more information, call judy at the museum office, 5251109. Roy jennings was a history teacher at santa paula high school.
The club members now regarded the building of a new airport with some urgency, and ralph dickenson agreed to raise money for it. Santa paula visitor information with an exceptional combination of climate, location, and charm, santa paula is a favorite destination for visitors all year. Birthplace of the union oil company of california and citrus capital of the world are just two of santa paula s claims to fame. Orcutt said that also of special interest are the series of fourfoot long panoramic photographs taken by ventura photographer bernie isensee. Photographs used in this website taken by craig mailloux, 2006. Do not use these information for navigation, flight planning, or for use in flight. Living history thrives at santa paula aviation museum. Contact discover the santa paula inn boutique hotel located steps away from main street, surrounded by historic shops, restaurants, and museums. Santa paula airport opens aviation museum on first sunday of every month.
Probably the best reason to come to ojai the beautiful peacefulness of the half hour before sunset then watching the sunset across the gorgeous valley, hearing the silence and feeling the serenity. After the flood, local ranchers ralph dickenson and dan emmet decided some of the devastated. The aviation museum of santa paula honors santa paulas history as the antique airplane capital of the world. Collecting telephone books varieties of telephone books telephone directory directory. Santa paula airport is a privately owned, public use airport located one nautical mile 2 km. Complete aeronautical information about santa paula airport santa paula, ca, usa, including location, runways, taxiways, navaids, radio frequencies, fbo information. First sunday open house at santa paula airport santa paula. Our main focus is aviation history, both in general and as it pertains to the unique santa paula airport, its rich history of pilots and aviation pioneers associated. Our primary purpose is to provide facilities and displays for the education of visitors, including children, and to encourage the enjoyment of aviation. Santa paula white pages phone books in california ca. Santa paula, which covered the pioneering and settlement years of 1870 to 1930, it continues this ventura county citys story through the depression decade and the world war ii and korean war home front years that led up to the sixties. Faa information about santa paula airport szp log in new user.
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