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Buchanan Field Airport

4.7 (23 reviews)

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Amy S.

LIKE FATHER, LIKE HUSBAND I spent a lot of time at Buchanan as a young adult because my Father had an enclosed hanger here for his Sessna. He used to take me flying and I developed a love for the air at a young age. And a love for this airport! I can here his voice loudly call "CLEAR PROP" before he started up. And I remember asking him why the tower referred to his plane as "Sessna #-#-# uniform gulf", when the plane clearly only read "#-#-#-UG" on the side :) My Dad taught me then the pilot's alphabet (probably so that I wouldn't ask any more stupid questions.) * * Twenty something years later.... * * So as chance would have it, the man who became my husband is also a pilot. But not the fixed-wing type I had so much love for as a kid. He flies helicopters. My first (and second) flights ever in a helicopter were out of Buchanan. Just him and I. I remember the first take-off; and the first landing. So very different from a plane! It was a good thing I had some idea about the pilot alphabet because my husband quizzes me on it. Makes me say it backwards. Long drives are the worst when he makes me translate the freeway signs before we pass them. GOLF-ECHO-ECHO-ZULU!!! * * Now for the happy ending * * My dad's plane still flies but it's home is now at the Livermore Airport. It took a little coaxing but he has finally agreed to let my husband learn to fly it. Which is really cool! I just wish he were going to be learning out of Concord instead.

P-51/Mustang-you can take tours in this plane; beautifully restored and sounds wonderful as it does a fly-by.
Liede-Marie H.

Brother and I went here this morning to view the WWII airplanes that are here on a yearly tour. It's called "The Wings of Freedom Tour" by the Collings Foundation. It's wonderful. They always have four planes that you can go into and also take a tour in. The refurbished planes are: P-51/Mustang (you can take a tour in this one); B-25/Mitchell (you can take a tour in this one); B-24/Liberator; and B-17/Flying Fortress. We spent about 4.5/5 hours there. If you like history then you'll enjoy viewing these planes...it's part of our American (and World) history!

Great place for kids to watch planes take off and land.
Denis A.

This is a great place for the kids. Super windy out here so bring a jacket. Looks like an awesome place for a picnic too (my dad says there's a subway nearby). Can't wait for a return visit. For some reason the yelp address is wrong, so double check the directions.

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Stephen L.

Sweet Cherry Pie! Some of my fondest memories of "Cali" were born at this airfield. Whenever I'm feeling low, I stop here for a while and just like that, my spirits are lifted! On the 4th of July, I was able to see Pleasant Hill and Concord fireworks simultaneously. No one was there either, hidden gem in Concord I guess..? It serves as an overflow lot for the Kia lot down the street, a flight school and military training base too. A lot goes on here, yet it stays so hidden and calm from the rest of the public. Great place to come and think, read, stare off into space, night or day. I had a run in with a huge, albino praying mantis here also. He was in my car, on my lap one night. Having been traumatized as a youth when 3-4 mice appeared in my buddies back seat while we were driving, I slapped him pretty good off my lap. I felt bad, after assisting him out, we had a stare-off through the windshield of my car. Pretty creepy.

Thomas L.

A good solid 4-star airport. The airport has 4 runways (1L-19R, 1R-19L, 32L-14R and 32R-14L), which makes it a fairly complex airport for ground operations for new pilots. So do study the airport diagram before heading there. There are quite some training activities going on at the airport together with commercial operations. I believe JetSuitX uses KCCR as one of their bases for operations to Los Angeles and Las Vegas area. Also KCCR is near mount Diablo - so when the wind is westerly and strong, be prepared for some nice turbulence! VFR flight following cannot be picked up on the ground so pilots have to contact Travis Approach to receive this service. Also the transient parking at the south ramp feels quite inconvenient - no terminal building or gate to the outside... we ended up accessing the outside of the airport via Sterling, an FBO at KCCR.

Kim V.

What a great spot for the kids! Who would have thought? Easy parking, low key, fenced off area, umbrellas, benches, you can bring food, bikes, chalk and all while listening to the control tower and watching the planes take off and land. A little hidden secret to kill some time with the kids. Definitely recommend!

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Serra S.

My daughter and I love coming here, at the base of the control tower they have a little gated area with a tarmac runway, bleach seating, picnic tables, and now plastic structures of a airplane and control tower for the little ones to play with. I bring my daughter here to practice riding her bike, very family friendly area. The best part is you can hear the control tower communicate with the airplanes.

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Super folks that work here. Very little air traffic so it is usually a breeze to get in and out.

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Sangster International Airport - The downstairs bar

Sangster International Airport

3.4(51 reviews)
2970.3 mi

I was honestly very shocked and surprised by my experience at the Sangster International Airport…read morebut in the best way possible! Usually with countries with only one terminal and airports that are much smaller in size you expect long security lines and for it to be a bit run down. This was not the case for us at the Sangster airport! We got through security in 5 minutes flat even with the older security machines and having them check our passports. We then found and proceeded over to the lounge I have access to through my priority pass card. We quickly checked in and then were escorted to two very comfortable sofas. A waitress came up to us and quickly took our drink order and I got a chocolate martini which was absolutely delectable. And then they had many Jamaican cuisine options and a salad bar and also cookies/ other dessert options. I felt very full and satisfied after getting some Jamaican patties and pasta salad and potatoes. The bathroom facilities were also very clean. Our flight boarding process was seamless and easy as well even with the weather not being the best. Can't wait for our next trip to Jamaica!

This was a older airport no Ac but they have fans set up all over but still be prepared for it to…read morebe warmer than most airports. We waited about 10 mins to get through customs went to the couples lounge. This was definitely a unique experience a staff member offered some "ganja". They gave free beer,soda, and water. When going to the shuttle they had guys who carried our bags but pretty much demanded a tip which was fine but we didn't really get the option to carry our own bags. They also had a large counter for currency exchange which there was no line for.

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Golden Gate Helicopters - "The Mode."

Golden Gate Helicopters

4.5(18 reviews)
0.1 mi

Such an incredible experience!! My boyfriend has always wanted to take pictures of the city from…read morethe sky so I booked us a helicopter tour with Tim. Tim was so helpful and accommodating. The ride was smoother than expected by far and the views were unbeatable. I would without a doubt recommend Tim and this experience for anyone!

I won't discuss what an amazing job my husband did for our anniversary. What I will talk about is…read morehow awesome Tim and Tom are and what an even more awesome time I had on their helicopter tour. Ok, fine, just a tidbit about the anniversary...my man booked Golden Gate Helicopters to take us to Napa for a special dinner. When we drove up to the super exclusive (never before known by us) private airline portion of SFO airport, I had the opportunity to meet Tim and Tom. Both greeted us with welcoming smiles and gave us a little insight on what it feels like to go on a helicopter (think of yourself as sitting on a washing machine was their analogy). Basically, we weren't blindly led to a helicopter for the first time and told to put on our seat belts. A very good explanation was provided to us and it really calmed me down because I realized I was slightly freaked out. Tim and Tom have a ridiculous amount of experience and they share a great sense of humor. The ride to Napa and back was beyond excellent - I got to experience the Bay Area in a never before seen way - from thousands of miles up in the sky! Everything was smooth except for one funny little episode where my husband asked if Tim and Tom wanted to "crash" at our place due to the fog rolling in...while we were in mid air! Haha...not. Helicopter tours/rides ain't cheap, but I highly recommend this luxurious "ride" for a truly unforgettable, special and unique event in your life. Kudos and thank you again T&T! We will surely be repeat customers!

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Golden Gate Helicopters - Quiet, serene and an incredibly tasty product!

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The Walnut Creek Taxi

The Walnut Creek Taxi

4.0(22 reviews)
4.2 mi

Would not recommend for a young family or anybody with special needs. Probably fine for anyone that…read morewants to get to the airport for a guaranteed flat rate with no expectations or standards other than getting there in one piece. As for us, I called and asked if they have baby seats. The dispatcher immediately said yes and at no additional cost, then asked the baby's age. I answered and mentioned it needs to be a rear facing seat. He said no problem at all it will be done. The driver arrives, punctually. We were running late and apologized, wrapping up last minute details and locking up the house. He seemed understandably annoyed but waited patiently. We're late to the airport at this point and can't afford another minute. We jump in and find a loose car seat. Ok. Manageable. We start installing it, while the driver sat there looking more annoyed that we had to install it. The base was missing. It was a completely useless, dilapidated car seat. I asked him where the base was, he looked at me through his rear view mirror and said "I don't know." plainly and cut his eyes back to the front windshield as if this was our problem and not his. We had to choose between missing our flight or taking the damn cab ride embracing baby, praying to god we don't get in a wreck. We should have gotten out but we didn't. Thankfully we made it okay but this was a grievous mistake on their end and the owner said he was 'sorry for the confusion' as if he mentioned free gummy bears and only had mints. No, man. It was a lot more serious than an innocent mixup. The driver was cordial at the end and helped with our bags. The taxi van was old and as soon as the air came on, old sour smells came wafting about as I sat miserably listening to the saxophone music grating on my every nerve. The owner gave his word that they accommodated babies and it wasn't true. Period. Will never use them again.

I've been driven by Bob about 3-4 times. Every time, He has been prompt and friendly…read more I HIGHLY recommend The Walnut Creek Taxi. Forget the "high-tech" services. Bob's a real gentleman who helps you get to where you need/want to be. He is really down to earth and easy to talk to which you don't find too often in Taxi drivers. He is a great conversationalist. I really feel at ease talking to him. Sometimes I feel like Bob's really a understanding neighborhood bartender you can easily chat with that happens to drive a Taxi. He is that friendly and easy to chat with. I've even learned stuff from him that I should have known given my age. For example, I've learn how to do a S.O.S signal. It is 3 flashing lights and then 3 steady lights. How we came to this point, well, again, as I said, Bob's a great conversationalist. I joked that this might save my life one day. If I ever have to use this Bob and it saves my life, well, there's going be a big tip for you when you get to heaven! God Bless Bob!

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