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.
A complete pilot's guide to flying into Catalina Airport (KAVX) - the ridge-top runway 26 miles off the California coast, with channel crossing prep and approach briefing.
Catalina Airport (KAVX) sits at 1,602 feet MSL on a Pacific ridge 22 miles offshore - one of the most distinctive and rewarding destinations in U.S. general aviation.
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.