Airports

Idaho backcountry flying has gotten complicated with all the YouTube videos making every strip look easy. As someone who has put wheels down at Johnson...

Minam Lodge sits in Oregon’s Eagle Cap Wilderness, accessible only by aircraft, horse, or a 14-mile hike. I flew in there with a group a...

McCall Municipal Airport (KMYL) serves as Idaho’s premier mountain flying destination, sitting at 5,024 feet elevation in the Payette National Forest. This small airport provides...

Truckee-Tahoe Airport (KTRK) sits at 5,900 feet elevation in the Sierra Nevada mountains, making it one of California’s most challenging general aviation destinations. The combination...

I flew into Hood River Airport (4S2) on a Tuesday morning last fall – partly for the famous fruit stands, partly because I’d heard pilots...

The $100 hamburger has gotten complicated with inflation and avgas prices flying around. As someone who has flown to more airport diners than I can...

Long Beach Airport: A Hidden Gem Near LAX Long Beach Airport began as Daugherty Field in 1923. Finding good alternatives to LAX has gotten complicated...

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is California’s second busiest airport, handling over 50 million passengers annually. Located 13 miles south of downtown, it began in 1927.

Lihue Airport (LIH) on Kauai Island serves as the primary gateway for travelers exploring its natural beauty and attractions. Initially built in the 1940s for military use, LIH has evolved with significant upgrades and expansions.

Scottsdale Airport, in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a modern general aviation hub with roots dating back to WWII, catering to business travel, personal flights, and pilot training.