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- From Mark McKenna
on 09-Nov-2009
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When we flew into HTH we were met by Betty, the unpaid airport greeter. I can't say enough good things about her. She met us when we landed, helped us fuel, gave us a car to use to get lunch, took photos of our aircraft landing and taking off, offered to send a disk of these high res. Photos. All for free and she does not receive a dime from anyone. I had to force a $20 tip on her. She is the reason this airport still exists. We need more like her in general aviation to help keep it alive. Hawthorne is well worth the stop!
- From Roland Lamer
on 07-Sep-2009
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This Labor Day weekend, 2009, my wife and I again flew into the Hawthorne airport. Our last visit to Hawthorne was October of 2008. Upon our arrival last year, we were generously provided with a courtesy ride to our destination by our new friend Betty. This year, we were again greeted by the reason that we chose Hawthorne for our get-away rather than some other Nevada get-away. Walking across the ramp was our friend Betty. She provided every accommodation that a fly-in visitor to the airport could possibly need. Last year, she gave us a ride. This year she gave us the keys to one of the two vehicles that she (I'm sure) has been instrumental in acquiring for the need. Due to limited space here for writing, we'll let some commercial pilot write about the airport building improvements she has achieved. What a pleasure it is to utilize the services of KHTH, uniquely spiced by its official "Airport Greeter". Thanks again Betty! Your friends, Roland and Gail Lamer - Fresno, CA
- From W Bradford Isaacs
on 31-May-2009
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A very pleasant experience highlighted by Betty. I plan to stop again just to say hello to her.
- From Frank Holbert
on 12-Apr-2009
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Betty is one of a kind. I've been a pilot since 1972 and have never experienced an Airport Greeter before. Betty was visiting a friend and heard us call 10 miles out inbound to land. She pulled up in her truck as we taxied in. Insisted we take some free drinks and offered us a crew car. I asked her who pays for this and understand she does. She took pictures of our takeoff and emailed them to me. All I can say is WOW!!!
- From Richard Brong
on 13-Jan-2009
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Wow! Someone doesn't care for the personal side of aviation. I've flown to KHTH often and have been most impressed by Betty, KHTH Airport Greeter. Betty is most respectful and helpful and has never interrupted any of my critical piloting duties - either in the air or on the ground. Betty has provided me transportation (free) and always offers a place to rest and plan my flight. I've never heard inappropriate radio use and I've never experienced the "chatty country party line." If you expect impersonal service go fly to a big city - you're more likely to find it there. If you enjoy sharing your passion for flying and appreciate a real human being that cares deeply about the airport she serves, give Hawthorne a serious consideration. The world needs more people with Betty's volunteer spirit! On a technical note, Hawthorne does have 24-hour self-service fuel available. Watch out for the water towers in the pattern. The runway has been in good shape every time I've visited.
- From Kris Waldon
on 13-Jan-2009
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This note is in support of our airport greeter, Betty Easley. She is a much loved assest to our community and airport. FAA loves Betty and her thorough documentation. It is due to her diligence that we will receive grants to do much need upgrades that will benefit private pilots, the military, and the community as a whole. Her letters of appreciation flood in from not only the USA, but the international community as well. Please continue to support this tireless volunteer.
- From Forrest Fasig
on 10-Jan-2009
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A heads up, beware of the greeter at KHTH. They answer up to Unicom calls with a handheld radio. There is NO official Unicom at KHTH. Use AWOS 120.22 for your wx info.
Response from Mike Tujillo, Airport Manager and Betty Easley, VG, Hawthorne Industrial Airport
Thanks for your concern. The FAA has issued 122.80 as the active frequency to be used at the KHTH airport, and while we normally use a fixed radio station for ground to traffic communications, we also use a hand held device if a call comes in and we are not physically near the fixed radio. For wx please use the AWOS 120.225 frequency. You may also call ahead for wx at 775-945-0727. Sorry for any inconvenience, we look forward to serving you soon! The red and white water tower in the left downwind pattern for runway 28 at KHTH Hawthorne was removed on February 4, 2009 and is no longer an obstruction or a landmark.
- From Roland Lamer
on 28-Oct-2008
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We flew into Hawthorne last weekend, and we were greeted by "Betty". Wow. We have flown into this airport regularly before, but Betty was never the greeter. What a difference Betty makes - she offered us a ride to town, help with fueling, drinks, and any other assistance we might need. She is such a sweetheart - we would fly back just to see her - which the Cessna that flew in after us did. They were there to say Hi to Betty and have lunch at McDonalds. It is really a shame that more airports don't have a "Betty" - it makes flying in such a pleasant experience. Betty drove us to the local casino, and picked us up when we were ready to return to the airport. She offered to make any stops we need. And, I understand that she does this for any plane that flies in - day or night. I certainly hope that the powers that be in Hawthorne appreciate what a gem Betty is!!
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