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- From Bruce Bolla
on 03-Nov-2009
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The appraoch to the airport is among the most challenging in California. When landing to the north you must fly around a hill that obstructs the field. I found the people friendly. The overnight fee was $8 for a single and the fuel was higher than average.
- From Paul De Zan
on 03-Aug-2009
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Garberville is not exactly "dangerous" but it's not an airport I'd suggest for pilots without mountain experience, even though it's only 545 MSL. Launching out of there on a hot day near max gross is no fun at all. Beyond the overpriced fuel there's nothing at the field except a porta-potty; there are much better places to stop on the coast.
- From Inger Fahmi
on 19-Apr-2009
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Stopped by on 4/19/09 on a nice sunny day. The runway looks freshly paved, and the markings look new. We didn't buy fuel (it's rather expensive.) The town of Garberville is a 2.3-mile walk northeast of the airport; it took us 45 minutes. Had a nice lunch at the Calico Cafe. Be warned: there's not a lot of shade on the walk, and when it's hot, it's HOT. The right-hand pattern for Rwy 36 is a little unusual; you have to fly around a large hill, which means you can't see the airport on your base leg. Not the easiest airport to fly into, but the location is gorgeous.
- From Bo O'Connor
on 31-Mar-2009
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Overpriced fuel, locked pilot's lounge, dangerous winds make this a disappointing stop at what looks like a nice little field. Gas was $4.50 here, and no phone or bathroom available on a Sunday. A very strong NW wind (50 kts at 3000') makes this a hazardous airport under certain wind conditions. Be careful with winds in here as the airport is surrounded by terrain, which is uncommonly close to the strip. This is a cute place and we were glad to have the fuel but these Humboldt County airports just gouge on price and give pilots very little support.
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