K. A. Heiberg, Inc. Law Office

1932 Eastman Ave., Suite 108

Ventura, CA 93003

Kathryn A. Heiberg, Esq.

Tel: 805.644.4552

Fax: 805.644.4513

E-Mail: ahventura@aol.com

VIA EMAIL (Jorge.Rubio@Ventura.org) and FAX (805.388.4366)

July 11,2013

Brooke Chapman

Small Community Air Service

U. S. Dept of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE W86-31O

Washington DC 20590

Department of Airports

Attn: Jorge Rubio

555 Airport Way, Ste. B

Camarillo CA 93010

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

I have been a practicing attorney since 1981 and a resident of Ventura since 1989. During the

past twenty-plus years I have traveled to client locations, to visit family members, and on

vacation trips between 100 - 200 times.

My preference is to avoid the nightmarish traffic to and from LAX and Burbank. Some years

ago I was able to do this conveniently from the Oxnard Airport, connecting through Phoenix.

Sometimes I also flew from Oxnard Airport to LAX, so my husband would not be

inconvenienced by a long drive to drop me off, and to save on parking and shuttle fees. Since

that service was discontinued it has been a continuing struggle to find convenient flights that

don't require us to leave home five or six hours before the flight to be able to check in and get

through screening in a timely manner.

PLEASE PROVIDE WHATEVER FUNDING IS NEEDED TO HELP TO BRING BACK

COMMERCIAL AIRLINE SERVICES TO OXNARD AIRPORT.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely,
AGADEMY

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

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2651 Crimson Canyon Dr. Suite 180

Las Vegas, NV 89128

Ph # (702) 382-9991 Fax # (702) 382-9636

July 23,2012

Brooke Chapman, Associate Director

Small community Air Service Development Program

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE W86-31 0

Washington, DC 20590

RE: Oxnard Airport Grant Application

Dear Ms. Chapman:

My purpose in writing to you is to support the Oxnard airport's grant application for a Small

Community Air Service Development Grant. As a past resident and local business person in Oxnard the

lack of direct access to the area has had a negative impact on the ability to visit local business

professionals, colleagues and friends.

With the nearest commercial airports located in Burbank and Los Angeles, I am required to extend the

travel time as much as 3-4 hours for a round trip to Ventura. That is if the traffic is not congested. The

lack of direct access to Oxnard/Ventura by air makes doing business in the county difficult and costly.

My company has 5 locations throughout southern and central California and would like to do business in

Oxnard/Ventura if we were able to have access by air to the area. The Oxnard/Ventura has a large

population that is under served due to the lack of access. I urge you to approve the Oxnard Airport's

grant application.

Sincerely,

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William M. Paul

President
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July 18, 2013

Small Community Air Service Development Program

U.S Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE W86-310

Washington, DC20590

Attn: Brooke Chapman, Associate Director

Dear Ms. Chapman,

On behalf of the Residence Inn by Marriott at River Ridge, Oxnard, California, it is our position

thatwe strongly support the proposal to bring a commercial airline into our local Oxnard

airport.

One of our biggest challenges when pursuing outside leisure or business travelers to come to

Oxnard is the lack of a local commercial airline. So often our coastal community has been

overlooked, or not even considered, as a viable location for a conference, social event or

vacation because guests located outside our "drive market" must first travel to Santa Barbara,

Burbank or Los Angeles, rent a car or take a shuttle before they even arrive at their final

destination for their event.

Bringing a commercial airline to our local Oxnard Airport will allow our community, to reach

areas outside the typica I"drive market" and encourage those communities to visit our area for

business or leisure. In return, we believe this will have a significant positive economic impact for

Oxnard and the surrounding cities that make up Ventura County.

We appreciate your effort and look forward to having a commercial airline return to Oxnard,

California.

Best Regards,

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General Manager

Operated under •. license agreement from Mirriott tnterneucnal, lroc.
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DEPARTMENT OF A RPORTS

555 AIRPORT WAY, SUITE B

CAMARILLO, CA 93010

PHONE:(605) 366-4274

FAX:(BOS) 388-4366

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July 25, 2013

Ms. Brooke Chapman

Associate Director

Small Community Air Service Development Program

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE W86-310

Washington, DC 20590

Subject: Docket DOT -OST -2013-0120

Letters of Support for County of Ventura, Oxnard Airport

Dear Ms. Chapman:

Per our conversation this morning I have enclosed the following letters of support

for our grant application:

• Academy Medical Equipment

• K.A. Heiberg, Inc. Law Office

• Las Vegas - McCarran International Airport

• Residence Inn by Marriott - Oxnard River Ridge

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

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Jorge E. Rubio., C.M.

County of Ventura Department of Airports

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ROSEMARY A. VASSILIAOIS

D!Re:CTOR

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89111 -1005

(702)261- 5211

FAX (702J587-95S3

July 18,2013

Brooke Chapman

Associate Director

Small Community Air Service Development Program

u.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Ave .•SE W86-31 0

Washington, DC 20590

Dear Ms. Chapman,

I am writing to you a letter of support for the Oxnard Airport (OXR) application for the Small

Community Air Service Development Grant provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation. It has

been proposed by the Ventura County Department of Airports, owner/operator of OXR, that these grant

funds, if awarded, be used to support an agreement with Allegiant Airlines that will most likely result in

air service to McCarran International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas is one of the most-popular destinations with Southern Californians. as millions of tourists and

conventioneers make their way to our desert oasis each year. However. for the Ventura County

community. the process of flying to Las Vegas, or anywhere for that matter, can be rather cumbersome, as

residents are faced with hours of travel time by car to get to the closest commercial airports.

Commercial air service from Oxnard Airport will allow those who live in one of the most-populated areas

in the country to visit not only Las Vegas, but also the more than 130 destinations with direct service

from McCarran International Airport, including international service to Europe, Asia and Latin America.

Similarly, commercial airline service to Oxnard Airport will provide Southern Nevada residents greater

access to tourism and recreational opportunities in the Ventura County area.

In closing, I reiterate my support of Oxnard Airport's application. New air service, supported by the

Small Community Air Service Development Grant, would be beneficial to the citizens of Ventura County,

Clark County. and points afar.

Sincerely,

RAV/cc

Clark Couoty Board of CommisBioners

St~e Sisolak. Chairman • Lany Brown. Vic:uCh•..•irman

Susan Btage,. • Tom CoRins • Chris Giunchigliani • Mary Beth Scow • Lawrence WeekJy
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Ms. Brooke Chapman

Associate Director

Small Community Air Service Development Program

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE W86-310

Washington, DC 20590

Dear Ms.<:::~llqpman:

Iarnwriting to express my support for the application of Ventura County/Oxnard Airport for a

grant in the 2013 Small Community Air Service Development Program. The grant provides an

incentive for new air service from Oxnard Airport to Las Vegas and other destinations, such as

Phoenix and the Bay Area.

Oxnard Airport had continuous passenger air service since 1946. However, United Express

terminated their Oxnard passenger flights in June 2010, leaving the Airport without Essential Air

Service (EAS). Ventura County has apopulation in exees$ of 800,000 and is now the largest

unserved air passenger market in the country, 'Vent'llta Cdunty Airports' management has been

actively seeking new air service and has met and discussed the market potential with several

airlines, all of whom have requested some form of revenue guarantee to offset the initial start-up

cost

This grant will enhance the ability of Ventura County/Oxnard Airpcrttobzing.passenger.air;

service back to ourcommunity. ' '

Theseroutes will be well-received by 01.11' community as a whole, The business, recreational, and

military travelers in Ventura Count)' will greatly benefit from the service and it will also keep

Oxnard Airport' cOnlle'cted to the National Transportation System,

I urge you to give full andfair consideration to the Ventura County/Ox.n,31'.~b';\irpprt application.

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