Santa Paula More Than An Airport

Santa Paula Airport is an active general aviation community, nestled among citrus and avocado groves, 12 miles inland of the popular beach cities of Oxnard and Ventura.

Now celebrating its 80th year, the airport remains privately owned by the hangar owners and is completely self-supporting. The airport, with its 2,650 foot runway, has expanded from its original eight hangars in1930 to approximately 165 hangars, housing over 300 aircraft and several businesses.

The 1930’s era facilities that remain, give the airport an authentic representation of the Golden Age of Aviation. Through the years the Santa Paula Airport has been a Mecca for top military, professional and civilian pilots alike.

Once know as the “Antique Airplane Capital of the World,” it has drawn talented craftsman who have restored countless antique aircraft. If you peek in a hangar on any given day, you may see ongoing experimental, homebuilt and antique restoration projects.

Hangar owners enjoy the ambience and fewer restrictions than on government controlled airports. Numerous celebrities have escaped their busy lives to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and camaraderie of fellow aviators.

Steve McQueen, Gene Hackman and Cliff Robertson are among those who have owned hangars on the airport. Top names in aviation have also frequented the airport, including the widely known General Chuck Yeager, Jimmy Stewart, Roscoe Turner and Charles Lindbergh.

9 Eagles hangars is an Upscale Hangar Development located with direct access to the runway, adjacent to Logsdon’s Restaurant and CP Aviation, in the old Screaming Eagle Aviation facility. The Hangars are on fee-simple property, which means you actually own the land, as opposed to the typical hangar lease arrangement.

The facility was extensively remodeled and the 9 hangars were first offered for sale in the end of 2009. The Aviation Museum of Santa Paula was the first to purchase their hangar, and as of this writing four units have sold, and interest is high. Units feature full width electric doors, exclusive key-pad and remote gated entry, and bathrooms including showers.

The model hangar includes a full kitchen and upgraded bathroom. Units range from $329K to $389K. Financing is available. For more info contact: Steve Buenger 805/207-3572, or e-mail to: Steve@BuengerInc.com.

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