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05/20/2026

Travelers! If you see a heavy emergency response at the Murray Field Airport in Eureka on Thursday, May 21, don’t panic! Humboldt Bay Fire will be conducting a training exercise. Learn more in the post below.

Heads up, Humboldt! The Humboldt County Department of Aviation would like to inform the community that Humboldt Bay Fire will hold a multi-casualty incident training exercise on Thursday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The exercise will take place at Murray Field Airport, located on Airport Road in Eureka. ✈

The training exercise will simulate an airplane crash with multiple casualties, giving Humboldt Bay Fire firefighter/EMTs and firefighter/paramedics the opportunity to practice mass casualty response, practice executing the North Coast Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Multi-Casualty Plan, perform triage and set up on-site treatment areas. In addition, Humboldt Bay Fire will work closely with local ambulance companies and Providence St. Joseph Hospital to coordinate the rapid transport of "injured" patients to area hospitals.

This exercise is necessary on an annual basis for Providence St. Joseph Hospital to maintain its designation as a local trauma center.

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During the exercise, airport visitors, Highway 101 travelers and those in the vicinity of Murray Field should expect to see emergency fire vehicles, ambulances, EMS aircraft and emergency personnel operating within a controlled area on airport property.

There are no planned street closures, and airport operations will not be impacted as a result of this training exercise.

The County of Humboldt’s Aviation Department is proud to partner with Humboldt Bay Fire to provide a location for this important training opportunity. For more information on the Humboldt County Department of Aviation, please visit FlyACV.com.

For more information on Humboldt Bay Fire, visit HBFire.org.

📸 Pictued: An aerial view of Murray Field Airport, courtesy of the Humboldt County Department of Aviation. Additional text reads "County of Humboldt press release."

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04/27/2026

Heads up, travelers! The Humboldt County Department of Aviation will conduct a live fire aircraft rescue and firefighting training exercise at our airport on April 28 and 29, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Airport visitors and those in the surrounding area should expect to see fire in a controlled area on airport property and personnel responding to fight the fire. The controlled fire may be visible from surrounding roads, homes or by air, so please plan accordingly!

There are no planned street closures and airport operations will not be impacted as a result of this training exercise.

The emergency simulation is intended to provide a real-time, realistic experience of a fire incident and allow airport staff to practice together, assess emergency response procedures and solidify strong operational relationships.

For more information about ACV and the Department of Aviation, please visit FlyACV.com.

Heads up, Humboldt! The Humboldt County Department of Aviation will hold an aircraft rescue and firefighting training exercise on Tuesday, April 28 and Wednesday, April 29, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. It will take place at the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV), located at 3561 Boeing Ave. in McKinleyville. ✈

Using propane-fueled props, the training exercise will simulate the conditions of a live fire emergency and staff will practice tactics and operate equipment used in aircraft rescue and firefighting operations. Live fire training gives staff the opportunity for hands-on, realistic practice to prepare for a real-life aircraft emergency.

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During the exercise, airport visitors and those in the vicinity of ACV should expect to see fire in a controlled area on airport property and personnel responding to fight the fire. The fire may be visible from surrounding roads, homes or by air. Please plan accordingly.

There are no planned street closures and airport operations will not be impacted as a result of this two-day training exercise.

The Federal Aviation Administration requires all certified commercial airports to perform an aircraft rescue and training exercise every year. The purpose of this exercise is to train airport staff on how to respond to a fire emergency at ACV. The emergency simulation is intended to provide a real-time, realistic experience of a fire incident and allow staff to practice together, assess emergency response procedures and solidify strong operational relationships.

For more information on the Humboldt County Department of Aviation, please visit FlyACV.com.

📸 Pictued: The runway at ACV, courtesty of county staff. Additional text reads "County of Humboldt press release."

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04/16/2026

ACV travelers! Last week we celebrated Alaska Airlines’ inaugural flight to Seattle, WA! ✈️

Humboldt County residents have been requesting a flight to Seattle for years and the County of Humboldt has been recruiting for this service for more than a decade. We are so excited that daily flights to Seattle are available now!

Book your flight now at: AlaskaAir.com

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the launch festivities last week! For more information about our airport and additional flight destination options, please visit: FlyACV.com

📸 Pictured (all photos were taken by the talented Matt Filar for the Mad River Union, unless otherwise specified):

Image 1: Community partners celebrate Alaska Airlines’ return to ACV with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Image 2: Alaska Airlines’ plane lands at ACV.

Image 3: The inaugural aircraft’s arrival is celebrated with a traditional water salute.

Image 4: Fourth District Supervisor Natalie Arroyo hangs with Bigfoot during the celebration.

Image 5: Airport guests and community partners listen to remarks made by Danny Flores, Alaska Airlines Director of Station Operations – California during the flight launch event. Photo by Lilach Assayag.

Thanks to all of our wonderful partners:
Alaska Airlines
County of Humboldt - Government
GoHumCo
Redwood Region Economic Development Commission
Humboldt Made
McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce
Coast Central Credit Union

03/16/2026

ACV travelers! Have you spotted the new Humboldt Made artisan goods vending machine at the airport yet? It's stocked with delicious locally-made snacks and handy products. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite for your next flight or picking up local goods after you land, it has everything you need. Be sure to check it out next time you're at the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport. ✈️

Last week Humboldt Made and the McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce celebrated its arrival with a ribbon cutting. Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen and to all who came out to celebrate!

📸 Pictured - Image 1 (left to right): McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jesse Miles and Humboldt Made Executive Director Rosa Dixon following the ribbon cutting ceremony. Photo by Matt Filar for the Mad River Union.

Image 2: Locally made products featured in the Humboldt Made vending machine at the airport. Photo courtesy of Humboldt Made.

Image 3: Community partners celebrate the launch of the new Humboldt Made artisan goods vending machine with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Photo by Matt Filar for the Mad River Union.

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GoHumCo
Humboldt Made
McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce

03/13/2026

✈️ It’s been an exciting week at ACV! We just celebrated Breeze Airways' inaugural flights, and we couldn't be happier to welcome Breeze to the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport.

Breeze now offers affordable flights from ACV to Las Vegas on Wednesdays and Saturdays, plus service to Hollywood Burbank Airport with connecting flights to Provo, UT on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Book your flight now at: FlyBreeze.com

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the launch festivities this week!

For more information about our airport and additional flight destination options, please visit: FlyACV.com

📸Pictured (all photos were taken by the talented Matt Filar for the Mad River Union, unless otherwise specified):

Image 1: Breeze Airways’ first flight to ACV lands as community partners celebrate the plane’s arrival on March 11.

Image 2 (left to right): Supervisor Rex Bohn, McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jesse Miles, Supervisor Natalie Arroyo and Arcata Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Meredith Maier prepare for the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Image 3: The brand new Breeze Airways Airbus A220-300 aircraft.

Image 4: Community partners celebrate the Breeze Airways fight to Las Vegas with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Image 5: The inaugural aircraft is christened with champagne to celebrate Breeze's arrival at ACV.

Image 7: Airport guests enjoyed delicious bites from Humboldt County's local food makers to celebrate Breeze's first flight to ACV. Thanks to our partners with Humboldt Made for your partnership to make this happen.

Image 8: Community partners celebrate the Breeze Airways fight to Burbank with connecting service to Provo, UT with another ribbon cutting ceremony on March 12. Photo courtesy of county staff.

Image 9: Treats are handed out to outbound passengers on Breeze's first flight to the Hollywood Burbank Airport. Photo courtesy of county staff.

Thanks to all of our partners:
Breeze Airways
County of Humboldt - Government
GoHumCo
McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce
Humboldt Made
Coast Central Credit Union

03/06/2026

📰 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT PRESS RELEASE: Justin Hopman, C.M., ACE, will be resigning as Humboldt County’s Director of Aviation, effective Friday, March 27. The County of Humboldt thanks Hopman for his work and wishes him well in his future endeavors.

To read the full press release, please visit: tinyurl.com/HopmanResignation

📰 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT PRESS RELEASE: Justin Hopman, C.M., ACE, will be resigning as Humboldt County’s Director of Aviation, effective Friday, March 27. Hopman joined the county as Aviation Director on Jan. 5.

"After much reflection and discussion with my family, I have made the difficult decision to step away from my role as Humboldt County’s Aviation Director,” said Justin Hopman. “The needs and well-being of my family must always take priority. This decision was not easy to make, and I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity that was presented to me.”

The County of Humboldt thanks Hopman for his work and wishes him well in his future endeavors.

"While this outcome is not what we hoped for, we respect Justin's decision to prioritize what is best for his family," said Third District Supervisor and Board Chair Mike Wilson. "Aviation continues to be vital to Humboldt's connectivity and economic growth, and the Board remains committed to supporting the needs of the community and the Aviation Department."

Humboldt County's aviation system is experiencing transformative growth, with expanded air service at the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV) creating more opportunities than ever for the community to connect with destinations near and far. As this remains an important priority for the county, the Board of Supervisors will continue investigating the best path forward while the search for a new Aviation Director begins.

For more information on the Humboldt County Department of Aviation, please visit FlyACV.com.

📸 Pictured: An aerial view of the Humboldt County taken from a commercial aircraft.

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01/26/2026

Heads up ACV travelers! ✈️ Starting Sunday, Feb.1, travelers age 18 and older who arrive at Transportation Security Administration - TSA checkpoints without a REAL ID may pay a $45 TSA fee to verify their identity via TSA ConfirmID.

If you have a REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification, like a passport, passport card or a scannable ID from a federally recognized Tribal Nation, you will not be charged any TSA fees.

Travelers without a REAL ID can enter their information online and pay the $45 fee before arriving at the airport to help speed up the verification process and reduce wait time at the checkpoint. You can do this by visiting TSA's ConfirmID website at: tsa.gov/tsaconfirm-id

Please note: TSA will attempt to verify your identity once the fee is paid for security screening, but verification is not guaranteed. Once verified, the verification and fee are only good for a 10-day travel period.

For more information about REAL ID requirements, please visit TSA's REAL ID web page at tsa.gov/realid.

For more information and travel tips, please visit FlyACV.com.

01/06/2026

We're hiring an Administrative Services Manager! Learn more and apply by Wednesday, Jan. 21 at tinyurl.com/AviationAdminServicesManager. For more information on all other County of Humboldt job openings, please visit Humboldtgov.org/Jobs.

The Humboldt County Department of Aviation is hiring an Administrative Services Manager to oversee administrative and fiscal operations, including budgeting, grants, contracts and supervision of administrative staff. The position also provides high-level support to the Director of Aviation regarding policy development, program evaluation and recommendations to improve efficiency, structure and procedures. This position will be located in McKinleyville, CA at the California-Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport (ACV). The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Jan. 21. ✈

Learn more and apply at: tinyurl.com/AviationAdminServicesManager

For more information on all other county job openings, please visit Humboldtgov.org/Jobs.

📸 Pictured: An aerial view of Humboldt County from a commercial aircraft flying out of ACV. Additional text notes that the county is hiring an Administrative Services Manager with an hourly salary range of $38.79 - $49.77. Image courtesy of county staff.

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12/05/2025

County of Humboldt - Government is excited to announce that Justin Hopman is anticipated to be appointed as the county’s new Director of Aviation at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Learn more in the post below!

📰 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT PRESS RELEASE: The County of Humboldt is excited to announce that Justin Hopman is anticipated to be appointed as the county’s new Director of Aviation at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Hopman’s work as Aviation Director is expected to begin on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. For more information and background on Hopman, please check out the full press release at: tinyurl.com/BOStoAppointHopman

📸 Pictured: An aerial view of the Humboldt County redwoods taken from a commercial aircraft.

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11/11/2025

Today, we honor the service, courage and sacrifices of our veterans. We are deeply grateful to all who have served our country. 🇺🇸 Next time you're traveling, we invite you to take a moment to visit the Humboldt County World War II Memorial at ACV. Installed in 2016, this memorial pays tribute to local veterans who served in World War II, with special recognition of those who gave their lives in service.

Learn more about the memorial online at: tinyurl.com/ACVWorldWarIIMemorial.

Special thanks to the Clarke Historical Museum and the 16 philanthropic groups and individuals whose generosity made this community-led memorial project honoring local veterans possible.

📸 Pictured: Humboldt County World War II Memorial at ACV. The memorial features tall, engraved panels with the names of Humboldt County service members, military insignias, a folded American flag in a display case and a donor recognition plaque. The installation also includes a touchscreen kiosk that provides additional historical information.

11/07/2025

Traveling soon? Please remember to check your flight schedule for any updates or changes before heading to the airport. ✈️

What you need to know if you’re flying soon:

• The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has requested a reduction in air travel, and airlines are adjusting their schedules accordingly.

• Airlines will continue making rolling updates and will notify passengers of any changes or delays.

• Always confirm your flight status directly with your airline before leaving for the airport.

We appreciate your patience and flexibility. Safe travels and we look forward to seeing you at ACV.