President Joe Biden visited Santa Cruz County on Thursday, January 19th, where he toured recent storm damage, spoke with first responders and delivered remarks. President Biden landed at Moffett Federal Airfield in Santa Clara County before being taken to the Watsonville Municipal Airport (KWVI) shortly after noon.
On his way to Watsonville Municipal, the president surveyed damage in Santa Cruz County from the air.
Once landing at Watsonville Muni, Biden met with federal, state and local dignitaries, business owners and locals impacted by the storm at the Capitola Pier in Capitola and in Watsonville.
President Biden's visit underscores the value and viability of General Aviation Airports like Watsonville Municipal.