OurAirports: Comments on airports in California, United States

[KPRB] "Fuel" by yellowscarf45

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:57:59 -0500

Comment by @yellowscarf45 on Paso Robles Municipal Airport, United States:

Same fuel vendor as SLO & Oceano. Best price w/in 60 miles.

[KPRB] "Food" by yellowscarf45

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:56:51 -0500

Comment by @yellowscarf45 on Paso Robles Municipal Airport, United States:

The only food available on the field now is from a vending machine. Restaurant closed. No transportation to town. Must phone rental car.

[KWLW] "Not much to report" by Pilot_1975

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:04:50 -0500

Comment by @Pilot_1975 on Willows Glenn County Airport, United States:

I was here! That's about all there is to say. :)

[KWVI] "re: Zunigas" by CaptBobCPA

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:47:14 -0500

Comment by @CaptBobCPA on Watsonville Municipal Airport, United States:

Reply to @CaptBobCPA: Unfortunately, Zunigas closed.

[KRHV] "A great place for the option!" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 01:29:59 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Reid Hillview of Santa Clara County Airport, United States:

taking off, landing, failing the landing, go around, and just keep trying! =)

[KWLW] "Food" by PilotBobSenior

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 01:39:39 -0400

Comment by @PilotBobSenior on Willows Glenn County Airport, United States:

Food and hotels within walking distance. I saw no active business on the field other than a card lock fuel station.

[KL67] "Visit Rialto....while it is still there." by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:59:51 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Rialto Municipal Miro Field, United States:

The city is still trying to close the airport to build yet another idiotic strip mall....that nobody wants or needs. For now thankfully the project is "underwater" because property values are only 1/3 of what the builder Louis Homes needs to just break even.

Aviating at Rialto:

If you like testing your crosswind skills L67 is the prime destination for it when the Santa Ana winds are blowing. If they get too much for you there is always rwy 35 to get you safely on the ground.

Fuel and pilot supplies are available at Art Scholl Aviation.

[KFUL] "Fullerton A/P" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 13:47:16 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Fullerton Municipal Airport, United States:

Fullerton is a great all around GA A/P. No real traffic problems and when you get on the ground facilities are excellent

[KNJK] "Winter home of the Blue Angels" by SirEbrum

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:42:11 -0400

Comment by @SirEbrum on El Centro Naf Airport, United States:

This is where the boys play and practice for their upcoming season at the beginning of each year. With lots of wide open desert near by they have the perfect playground to practice and hone their skills, day after day. Hat's off to the Blue's!

[KSAN] "Busy little airport" by SirEbrum

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:38:40 -0400

Comment by @SirEbrum on San Diego International Airport, United States:

Commercially speaking, this can be one busy single-runway airport, near downtown San Diego. This is a well known airport for it's approach to 27, as there is a car parking structure that the aircraft have to clear within about the last 1/4 mile before the threshold. The glideslope seems a bit higher because of this when compared to other airports. It has a cramped feeling as you get to your gate area, compared to the the spacious baggage area. It's not all bad, as they do have a Starbucks at least! ;)

[KSNA] "Right in the middle of Orange County" by SirEbrum

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:27:20 -0400

Comment by @SirEbrum on John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, United States:

Whether it's for business or leisure, KSNA is the perfect spot for the airport. The main terminal is currently going through expansion (2011) on it's south section, finally stretching beyond what was the old, original terminal. This interruption has taken the smaller Rwy 1R/19L and is used as a taxi-way for the larger commercial aircraft. One of the biggest kicks is taking off to the south (19R) on a commercial jet, due to the noise abatement procedures. Full brakes, full power, release, use most of the runway, and you're suddenly 2000 feet up. This is where the pilots pull back on the throttle to keep things quiet for the neighborhoods south of the airport. Sometimes the feeling of weight-loss is very noticeable yet exciting. As was already said, whether flying commercially or privately, this is a well laid out airport. I currently use it about a dozen times a year.

[KSLI] "Knew it as NAS Los Alimitos" by SirEbrum

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:18:39 -0400

Comment by @SirEbrum on Los Alamitos Army Air Field, United States:

Father was stationed here in the mid-late 60's before retiring as a AEC/CPO specializing on the P2V Neptune. Was a very active Naval base in the 60's & 70's, where F4 Phantom's routinely roared out to the Pacific. Runway is large enough to handle the C5A Galaxy from time to time. Once the Army took over it was common for parachuting recruits jumping out of Army Chinook's on a weekly basis. One of the most beautiful Golf courses in O.C., the Naval Golf Course, is south-east of the field and has been around as long as I can remember. I used to caddy there in the mid-70's and fish the small ponds at night with my friends.

[KNTK] "Only the blimp hangers are left." by SirEbrum

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:56:06 -0400

Comment by @SirEbrum on Santa Ana Airport, United States:

Ex Marine base (MCAS Tustin) with two large wooden blimp hangers that can bee seen for a good distance from any direction. The hangers have been used in many movies and TV shows over the years, including one of the Austin Powers movies and the X-Files. It was shut down in the mid 90's and has slowly disappeared, yet the hangers remain.

[KSNA] "5 Stars" by Cactus211

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:52:44 -0400

Comment by @Cactus211 on John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, United States:

Can't complain about anything at John Wayne Airport. It's relatively small and it's extremely easy to navigate through the terminal. Friendly personnel as well.

[KL88] "re: Is New Cuyama going to Re-Open?" by sumitgupta008

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:02:50 -0400

Comment by @sumitgupta008 on New Cuyama Airport, United States:

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[KL88] "Is New Cuyama going to Re-Open?" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:51:20 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on New Cuyama Airport, United States:

I flew in/over on May 28 2011 and my favorite airport had a big X over the numbers:-( Is there anything we can do to help re-open it?

[KWVI] "Zunigas" by CaptBobCPA

Mon, 30 May 2011 00:05:56 -0400

Comment by @CaptBobCPA on Watsonville Municipal Airport, United States:

My home port. That great little restaurant is Zunigas. They have a great little gar as well--Jesus is there to serve you.

[KOAK] "Service" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 29 May 2011 10:31:32 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, United States:

We landed and taxied to the Jet Center and had awesome service. They parked us, took us to our hotel and picked us up in the morning for our return flight. Highly recomment this place/

[KRHV] "re: It's a very friendly airport now!" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:31:17 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Reid Hillview of Santa Clara County Airport, United States:

Reply to @david: I agree with the assessment that Reid-Hillview is a friendly airport which offers a range of services. I would add that it is a convenient airport as well. I am amazed with its close proximity to downtown San Jose and far less hassle associated with getting in and out of the nearby San Jose International airport that more business people traveling via General Aviation do not utilize it.

The airport has the potential of becoming an even better airport if the Santa Clara County folks who oversee it would realize that it would be to their advantage to allow a restaurant to re-inhabit the terminal building.

[KRHV] "re: It's a very friendly airport now!" by david

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 16:24:20 -0500

Comment by @david on Reid Hillview of Santa Clara County Airport, United States:

Thanks for the update. Next time work takes me to NoCal, I'll pay another visit.

[KRHV] "It's a very friendly airport now!" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:25:07 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Reid Hillview of Santa Clara County Airport, United States:

The rude controller was a big pain in the rear end, and was finally "persuaded" to resign.

The county supervisors and the city now support the airport.

It's a very friendly airport now. Airport terminal has snack, soda and coffee machines. Airport Shoppe (open Mon - Sat, 9-5) has a wide range of pilot supplies plus prepackaged sanwiches and similar food items. Four flight schools - including tailwheel, vintage and aerobatics at AeroDynamic Aviation. Two maintenance shops. Cessna dealer. 24hr self serve gas plus three truck based fuel services.

Time to visit again!

[KWHP] "Home base" by Odachoo

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 21:49:39 -0500

Comment by @Odachoo on Whiteman Airport, United States:

My Home base

[8CA5] "Property" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:29:48 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Pines Airpark, United States:

Wanting to know about your airpark.

We live at A20 but were originally from Escondido.

Considering a move back to the area.. Looking,,,,,,

notsew_evets@frontiernet.net

[KMHV] "Gimli Glider" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:50:35 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Mojave Airport, United States:

This is where Gimli Glider is stored......How painful one historical aircraft to be stored.

[KLGB] "FIRST AIRPORT" by Shairplane

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:55:52 -0400

Comment by @Shairplane on Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport, United States:

I learned to fly here, PPL, INSTRUMENT, COMMERCIAL ASEL

[S51] "Vacation" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:09:45 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Andy Mc Beth Airport, United States:

Great place to fly into and camp on the river. Contact Kayak Bob at 949-433-9184 for the lay of the land and a pick up from the airport.

[KL09] "Hard to find, but what a view!" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:40:19 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Stovepipe Wells Airport, United States:

You can even get a cold drink at walking distance in the little village

[KO24] "Great place to practice high altitude landings" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:37:54 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Lee Vining Airport, United States:

Not only is the flight there via Tioga pass gorgeous, the airport itself is the best place to practice your high altitude landings

[US-0058] "Patern" by qmdv

Wed, 05 May 2010 21:26:40 -0400

Comment by @qmdv on Avery Ranch Airstrip, United States:

School, Church and Store are 1/4 mile east. Do not overfly. Right hand patern 16, Left hand pattern 34

[KLAX] "11 terminals?" by green_chilli

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 06:22:03 -0400

Comment by @green_chilli on Los Angeles International Airport, United States:

I've only been once, but was shocked at the condition and arrangement of this airport.

11 terminals? It seemed more like one big long mess, no real distinction.

Very disappointed with both duty free shopping and any dining options.

BUT they were in a state of renovation when I came in and out of LAX. Hope that this can be finalised eventually!

[K1O3] "Lodi" by Todtc

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:28:37 -0400

Comment by @Todtc on Lodi Airport, United States:

Nice little airport with a restaurant on the field. A little pricey ($9 for a tuna melt) but good service and good food. They have some specialty sandwiches I should have tried...next time. Watch out for skydivers on the weekend. They never stop falling for the sky and the jump planes use the crossing runway. Listen and be alert. It is very, very busy.

[17CL] "re: aka 6q6?" by david

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:46:45 -0500

Comment by @david on Las Trancas Airport, United States:

That seems to be a former identifier - I've added it to the keywords.

[KEMT] "El Monte Airport working on a Taxiway?" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:19:32 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on El Monte Airport, United States:

It seems like El Monte Airport is working on a the taxiway right now. The flight school called Universal Air Academy had many airplanes coming in and out of row 21. I saw N38700 flying too. I didn't fly it so I don't know how it performs but the paint job was still in fairly good condition. Yeah, they do have a "bunch" of Cessnas.

[KMMH] "KMMH" by EUREKA1

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:09:02 -0500

Comment by @EUREKA1 on Mammoth Yosemite Airport, United States:

$25 Landing Fee or Fill Up with very expensive fuel !

[US-0059] "Chicken Strip" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:40:22 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Chicken Strip, United States:

1300 ft usable, el = 1300 land to north, uphill. Landing & departing is at right angles to military buzz path to hot springs - caution advised - no radar advisory below about 9000. monitor 126.55 - may learn of low level activity in Saline MOA. Runway maintained by users.

[0Q6] "Shingletown" by rrobledo

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:05:10 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on Shingletown Airport, United States:

Closed October 1, 2002

Now used as a site for a large annual star party

[17CL] "aka 6q6?" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:58:00 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Las Trancas Airport, United States:

I've run into some references online (including a logbook) that refer to this airport as 6Q6

[88CA] "code 88CA" by rrobledo

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:09:14 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on Regional Medical Center San Jose H2 Heliport, United States:

The FAA uses '88CA' for REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN JOSE H2

[CL56] "CL56/O23" by rrobledo

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:06:21 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on Ranchaero Airport, United States:

This airport is O23 for the FAA

[O23] "codes O23 / CL56" by rrobledo

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:53:57 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on Pinnacles Ranch Airport, United States:

The FAA has coded this airport (O23) as CL56

[NXF] "NFX / NXF" by rrobledo

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:46:38 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on MCOLF Camp Pendleton (Red Beach) Airport, United States:

The FAA coded this airport (NFX) as NXF

[LA22] "code LA22" by rrobledo

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:52:22 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on PG&E Livermore Training Center Heliport, United States:

The FAA uses 'LA22' for PG&E Livermore Training Center Heliport,

Livermore, CA

[CL85] "code CL85" by rrobledo

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:22:02 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on Infineon Raceway Pad 1 Heliport, United States:

The FAA uses 'CL85' for Infineon Raceway Pad 1, Sonoma, CA

[CL56] "code CL56" by rrobledo

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:48:19 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on Ranchaero Airport, United States:

The FAA uses 'CL56' for Ranchaero Airport, Chico, CA

[35CA] "35CA Ident" by rrobledo

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:59:36 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center Heliport, United States:

FAA uses '35CA' for Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center Heliport

[17CL] "re: Great!" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:50:52 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Las Trancas Airport, United States:

Is this your airstrip? I saw what appeared to be a Cessna 170 taking off from that strip a few weeks ago. It was some type of older tail-dragger. Was that yours?

[17CL] "Great!" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:04:59 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Las Trancas Airport, United States:

My favorite strip, and the only reason I keep my plane.

Use with permission only! Not a public airfield!

MINE!

[17CL] "First plane!!" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:55:56 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Las Trancas Airport, United States:

I'm a super big fan of this airport, as I attend university several miles away. Years ago, I discovered this small, remote, unheard of, 1500 foot dirt landing strip while flying around on the Microsoft Flight Simulator. I have never seen any airplane land on this strip, ever! It is quite possibly the loneliest airport, ever! Local residents use the strip as a place to exercise their dogs. In fact, several months back, my family and I had a nice picnic on the runway, which resembles more of a driveway, or an unmaintained dirt road then a designated spot for aircrafts to land. I'd estimate that you could count on your fingers the amount of air traffic that this airport sees every year. Anyways, I was driving back from a run I had in Rancho Del Oso State Park yesterday, when to my amazement, I saw a Cessna 170 taxiing along the runway. I slammed on the breaks, and stopped on the side of the road, to get a glimpse of a plane taking off from an airport I thought I'd never see used for its intended purpose. I have to say, it was AMAZING! This airport is now my favorite airport, by far! When I become a pilot of my own, I'll be this airport's number #1 visitor.

[US-0058] "Use" by qmdv

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:05:02 -0400

Comment by @qmdv on Avery Ranch Airstrip, United States:

Not for public use. Extreme danger

[4CA2] "Hi, I like your layout! Lon mentioned your aeropuerto and " by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 04:19:05 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Funny Farm Airport, United States:

Hi Mr. Beene, I am John Higgins. I have a sgtrong interest in flying, have trained in Cessna's, Avid's, and Quicksilver two-place oh wing. Am interested in a pontonned plane i saw on the water near Crusier Haven. Can't get to it from the road. maybe you could help me jump in! (Just kidding) It looks like a quiksilver fitted with floats. Llike to meet you. John Higgins 925-209-7786 cieloesprit@hotmail.com