The exit of Avelo Airlines from Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County in August brings with it gaps in markets that Santa Rosa airport officials are working to fill. Outreach is underway to Alaska Airlines about picking up the Boise and Palm Springs flights, and to Delta Air Lines about flights to Salt Lake City, according to Airport Manager Jon Stout.

The airline stated the decision is a result of its plans to close its base operations in Burbank. Avelo Airlines announced Monday it will exit Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport altogether, effective Aug. 11.

Low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines is planning to withdraw from the West Coast of the USA by year-end, a sweeping strategic change that signals significant financial difficulty for the start-up.

For the second consecutive month, Avelo Airlines’ year-over-year passenger numbers showed a substantial drop at the Sonoma County airport.

However, the airline will continue flying to Santa Rosa from airports including those in Burbank, Las Vegas, and, seasonally, from Palm Springs.

Low-cost airline Avelo has signed an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security to carry out deportation flights for ICE.

However, the airline will continue flying to Santa Rosa from airports including those in Burbank, Las Vegas, and, seasonally, from Palm Springs.

Avelo Airlines on Thursday announced its Western U.S. schedule through April 29, which includes three seasonal markets the airline serves from its base at Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport. Those seasonal markets are Palm Springs, Kalispell, Montana, and Redmond/Bend, Oregon.