2660 Department of Transportation
Program Descriptions

10 - AERONAUTICS

The Aeronautics Program supports California's aviation activities by promoting safe and effective use of existing airports and heliports. This program ensures that airports and heliports comply with safety regulations, provides engineering and financial assistance for safety and infrastructure improvements, maintains the California Aviation System Plan to reflect changes in the aviation network, provides guidance for land use compatibility in areas around airports, administers airport noise standards regulations, enhances goods movement to and from airports through improved ground access, and promotes and maintains aviation safety.