Regulations and Government
Aviation Coalition Supports California Fuel Tax Bill
Bill would send 20% of revenue to GA airports
The reconstruction of 4,000-foot Runway 16L/34R at Southern California's dedicated general aviation gateway Van Nuys Airport represents the latest in a line of major infrastructure improvements there. The six-month, $13.1 million project was funded by federal grants and will be followed by the rehabilitation of 8,000-foot Runway 16R/34L. (Photo: LAWA)
The reconstruction of 4,000-foot Runway 16L/34R at Southern California's dedicated general aviation gateway Van Nuys Airport represents the latest in a line of major infrastructure improvements there. The six-month, $13.1 million project was funded by federal grants and will be followed by the rehabilitation of 8,000-foot Runway 16R/34L. (Photo: LAWA)

A coalition of six aviation associations including NATA, AOPA, EAA, GAMA, NBAA, and VAI sent a letter of support for California Senate Bill 661, which would curb decades of aviation fuel tax diversion in the state.

The bill would move California toward compliance with FAA requirements that aviation fuel tax revenue be used solely for aviation purposes, according to the June 24 letter to bill sponsor Sen. Melissa Hurtado (D-California). The associations specifically backed SB 661’s allocation of 20% of revenue to general aviation airports.