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The Trinity County Pilots Association is a non-profit organization of diverse individuals and businesses dedicated to growth and preservation of general aviation in Trinity County.

Fire Season is here, fly safe

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Airport Work Update

  • Weaverville - perimeter fence done, gate locks being installed
  • Hayfork - perimeter fence done
  • Ruth - perimeter fence done
  • Hyampom - perimeter fence done
  • Trinity Center - fencing project planning continues

Weather Links Added

Weather links for known local weather sites and webcams as well as NWS and Weather Underground have been added to each airport page.

Tree Obstruction Information

Trees are going to be cut at all county airports to conform to FAA Part 77. Partial variances have been requested at Weaverville and Trinity Center.

References
CA Utility Code Section 21001

FAA FAR Part 77
CA Code of Regs, Title 21
Transition surface diagram
Imaginary surface layout

 

Why Airports are Important
Airports are not just for large metropolitan areas. Small rural airports are a vital part of a smaller community's infrastructure ... More...

California has lost 25 airports since 1990, including Shannon in Trinity County. More...


How Airports are Funded
Just like the national highway system, much of America’s air transportation infrastructure is paid for with a simple tax on all aviation fuels.

State and Federal agencies tax this fuel to provide the funds needed. People who fly on commercial planes pay the fuel tax as part of their ticket price or fuel purchase. More...

 


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Weaverville, Hayfork and Trinity Center airport planning documents are available on the Coffman and Associates website.


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How violating a TFR can affect your flying privilege. More...

Free online seminars to help you qualify for WINGS More...

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