# FAA Proposes Sonoma Airport Penalty

The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a $170,000 civil penalty against Charles M. Schultz Sonoma County Airport over alleged gaps in aircraft rescue and firefighting coverage and a missed wildlife inspection in March 2025. The airport has 30 days after receiving the notice to respond. The signal identifies no solicitation or contract award, but the cited operational areas may be relevant to airport service providers and contractors supporting firefighting coverage, equipment, or wildlife-hazard management.

- The allegations concern airport safety and wildlife-inspection functions; the notice is a proposed penalty, not a reported final finding.
- No procurement opportunity is announced. Contractors in airport firefighting and wildlife-hazard management may assess whether the airport’s eventual response or corrective actions create service needs.
- The airport’s response period is 30 days from receipt of the notice; the signal does not provide a receipt date, so a calendar deadline cannot be determined.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Charles M. Schultz Sonoma County Airport (STS)

### Sources
- [FAA Proposes $170,000 Fine Against Sonoma County Airport for Alleged Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting and Wildlife Inspection Violations | Federal Aviation Administration](https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-proposes-170000-fine-against-sonoma-county-airport-alleged-aircraft-rescue-and) - FAA