Catalina's Airport in the Sky - 22 miles offshore at 1,602 feet MSL - is Southern California's defining pilot destination, complete with ridge-top approaches and bison burgers.
KAVX Catalina Island Airport sits atop a Pacific mesa at 1,602 feet MSL - here's the complete pilot's guide to planning and flying this iconic destination.
KAVX sits on a 1,602-foot ridge 22 miles offshore with a 3,000-foot runway, bison on the ramp, and views to the Pacific - a bucket-list flight for any Southern California pilot.
Catalina Island Airport (KAVX) sits at 1,602 feet MSL on a Pacific island mesa 22 miles offshore - one of the most rewarding general aviation destinations in the continental U.S.
Catalina's Airport in the Sky (KAVX) rewards the 26-mile Pacific crossing with ridge-top runway drama, roaming bison, and aviation's best buffalo burger.
Catalina's Airport in the Sky (KAVX) sits 1,600 ft atop Santa Catalina Island, with a famous humped runway, a wild bison herd, and real pilot challenges.
Catalina's Airport in the Sky (KAVX) sits 1,602 feet up on a mesa - a bucket-list runway with a hidden hump, bison on the ramp, and a legendary buffalo burger.
Catalina's Airport in the Sky sits atop a mountain 1,602 feet above the Pacific, offering one of aviation's most dramatic runways and dining experiences.