Perfect little airport…read more The Stockton Metro Airport might just be the most convenient airport there is. If you drive yourself there, you will see two large parking lots where they offer paid overnight parking. There are plenty of spots available so there is no need to arrive extremely early to hunt for an open spot. There is a kiosk inside where you can conveniently pay for parking when you wait for your belongings at baggage claim. This is definitely not an airport where you have to follow the general rule of showing up two hours early. I have shown up less than 30 minutes from boarding time and made it to the gate with plenty of time to spare. If you do decide to come early and have daytime/early evening flight, you can stop by the small restaurant for a bite. Since the only flights out of STK Airport are to Phoenix and Las Vegas, the majority of travelers don't check a bag. This makes the bag check line super short and quick. The TSA line also goes by super quickly. There is only one agent to check IDs, but there is never any hold up. Even through the government shutdown, I experienced no TSA delays. For travelers with TSA Pre-Check, you'll likely be the only person in line and will get through even quicker. It only takes a few moments to get through the security clearance before you're greeted by a large waiting area and bar. The waiting area by the gates is quite spacious. Right before the flight boards, it can get quite packed but there are typically still seats available. The intercom system is awful. It sounds like static. If you pay attention or sit closer to the gate, it shouldn't be an issue though. The bar is the perfect addition, especially before Vegas flights. Many people taking that weekend night flight to Vegas uses the bar as a pre-game for their night out. Don't expect to sleep on those flights, they're super rowdy! The drinks at the airport bar are typical for airport prices. We got three drinks for $27. The bar, of course, is limited on what they can make due to their few ingredients. My margarita was made with mixer and had nothing on the rim. Despite being super busy, the bartender got the drinks out super fast. He ran that bar by himself like the military and with style. He slid the drinks across the bar top giving everyone a little show too. Because the departing flight is directly dependent on the flight coming in, there are sometimes small flight delays. They have to deboard everyone and do a quick pass through to let everyone else on which can take a while. Despite what you may think about Allegiant Airlines itself, this is a fantastic airport, especially for those wanting a weekend getaway or a connection to a larger airport.

Tiny airport, but it's clean and efficient, and it gets the job done! Currently, only Allegiant…read moreflies to SCK to/from Las Vegas and Phoenix. The airport is extremely quiet as the only people ever here are those deplaning or waiting to board the departing flight. There is no need to arrive here too early as the check-in process and TSA security process take mere minutes. Remember, the only people here are the ones on your same flight! I'd recommend bringing your own food to the airport, as there aren't many options. There's a restaurant/bar/coffee shop outside security, as well as a bar inside the gate area. There are also vending machines scattered throughout. Boarding and deplaning are done via air stairs on the tarmac, so if there is inclement weather, you will be subjected to it! We got wet because it was raining upon arrival! If you're a visitor, keep in mind that there is no car rental facility located at this airport, so you will have to go either downtown or to the Stockton Auto Mall to pick-up a rental car. The only rideshare service authorized to pick-up here is Lyft. When we arrived around 10 PM, it took a while to get a Lyft to pick us up, likely due to the low volume of drivers at night. So plan accordingly!

I know this airport is getting renovations and a new terminal will be available but as this review…read morestands for the current condition of the airport, I hope the newer terminal building can improve traveler experience. First of all, the facility feels outdated. I couldn't find a place to plug in. The waiting lounge was just a few office chairs. When I had to get on my return flight to LA, I arrived two hours before my flight. The terminal door was locked. While I had to call the airline to unlock the door, I feel this shouldn't be the case. There wasn't any beverages or food places attached to the terminal either. Also, while not the fault of the airport, having your flight delayed here is the worst since there's much to do keep you entertained less your electronic devices are completely charged

AND (ONE OF) THE SMALLEST AIRPORTS IN CALIFORNIA GOES TOO.... DUN DUN DUN MERCED REGIONAL AIRPORT!!…read more Just kidding, I googled it and this one isn't the smallest, but no joke it's pretty small. I was traveling by boutique air from Merced to Los Angeles and checked into this one. My experience was sort of balanced. There wasn't a wait everything was very smooth from check-in, to security (which is basically one small scanner), to get on my flight there weren't any problems. There was even a small table for me to get some work done while I was waiting. However, there aren't any restrooms in the room after you get past security. Additionally, when I used the restrooms they had, there wasn't any paper to wipe my hands after washing, so I had to use the toilet paper. Overall, this airport is really convenient for me and its services aren't too bad and definitely remind me that not all airports are super crazy busy international ones.

Excellent event: https://fathersdayflyin.org/ Well run (in…read morethe middle of) California, Tuolumne County Columbia Airport. Short walk to historical (no cars allowed) Columbia, CA gold town. Also best breakfast, lunch in the county is just a short walk from landing at Mandy's Cafe.

Oscar 22 (Columbia) is my absolute favorite municipality airport to fly-in to. Located just 52…read morenautical miles (30 minutes) from Tracy, it's a fast day trip to make. The airports runway and grounds are well kept and the staff at both the FBO and restaurant have been friendly and helpful each time I've gone. Once you're on the ground, a short walk on a nature trail will lead you to the historical gold rush mining town at Columbia State Park. There, you will find places to eat and shop and if you bring young children (or maybe old ones), they'll have a blast panning for gold. Make sure you try the home-made ice cream and the town's home brewed root beer. Before you depart the airport, make sure to check your weights & balances and the weather. The density altitude leaving could be hazardous to your health.

Great little airport with reasonable aviation fuel prices…read more Also, a good diner across the street, we fly in to eat here once in a while.

Great little airport! Very clean bathroom and Pilot's Lounge. Walking distance to few restaurants…read more Once it had the best fuel prices within 50 mile radius but recently (in 2018) they raised their prices. Still, not the most expensive but not the cheapest either. Good runway surface. Landing on calm wind runway 32 requires descent over residential area. There is a good marker point which is a nice green park almost aligned with the 32 on final leg. After left base turn just shoot for that park. Final on Runway 14 will take you over agricultural area and right traffic. All in all still it is a good airport to hop, refuel and maybe get a bite nearby...

Overall I had a pretty nice experience here. The staff were very friendly and the place was quite…read morecool. In fact, I met a 15-year-old cat here who worked at the facility! Overall, it is a great airport.

It's was really cool to see all the airplanes and they tour was really insightful about the pilots…read moreand why they were their yesterday 5/31. There was a competition and what a fascinating sight to see the planes do their tricks in the air. We would like to see this attraction on Halloween

Not sure why flying lessons go on until 10 pm without neighborhood consent. Some of the planes I…read morecan even see near springtown. Loud and obnoxious for renters and homeowners alike.

This review is only for spectators. I don't have an airplane and have never flown one. But I heard…read morewe can watch airplanes at this location. They even have a grassy area with some picnic tables, trees and a viewing area. I came with my family and my kids had a blast watching the airplanes jet off. Parking was not an issue too, plenty of parking. The interior of the restaurant/business office is definitely more updated and nicer. I do plan to check out the open house/air show in the future since this is such a great place for families to view airplanes if you love airplanes! Highly recommend!

On july t5th, attended an SCCA SOLO 2 event here…read more What a track!! military grade concrete for outrageous traction. that is worth the price of admission alone. The tracks were a challenge and very fun to master. I talked a few track stewards and they were knowledgable and friendly. Introduced me to some fine gents with serious steel. Bring SPF 48 or else.

I tired posting this review earlier but it was bombarded by the woman's husband with comments. So…read moreANYONE reading this and your not part of the SCCA.... PLEASE BEWARE!! NOTE: DO NOT rev your car it's offends them!! Second: DO NOT driving around cones it is aggressive to them!! BE PREPARED to be singled out if you don't fit into the scene of SCCA.... they obviously don't like outsiders! Our extremely modded new edge was just to much for them to bare!! EVEN THOUGH ...The event was very fun to watch! WE enjoyed it very much!! BUT.......... UNFORTUNATELY: your workers are ABSOLUTELY RUDE! The attitude and vibe of this organization was completely ruined by such unprofessional behavior!! I'm sure if we paid for this event we would have been treated like normal people !! We pulled up in our modded new edge and a woman in sunglasses was instantly staring us down like we were hoodlums!! Made us very uncomfortable right off the back! ((We should have been alarmed when the kid at the gate, threw the clipboard at my chest, mumbled sign and tossed the wrist bands without a slight "your welcome" after my thank you but we went in anyways...)) We SLOWLY made our way to side lines (we waited for a few minutes for a trailer to move, the nice gentleman waved us to go ahead). Having RESPECT because we have MANORS and it's not the place to drive fast, never know who may step out between cars! We parked, pulled out our chairs, snacks and watched the event. BUT.... that same woman who stared us down was standing behind us, staring us down with her sunglasses on.... we brushed it off as we always do with people of that nature. Life is to short to let a negative soul ruin a good one ! A large group of people pulled into the spots next to us. They had a few children playing around, SORRY but LAST THING a car enthusiast wants is a accidental scratch or ding! So we moved the vehicle to the other side of our group, it was then when we made the unltimate mistake (lmao) we revved the car up !!! I guess it was then that all the rules had been broken hahaha we basically stuck a target on our backs !!! During exchange of drivers, we decided walked around to look at the cars and talk to the racers, I turned around and DUN DUN DUN.... she was staring us down again. AT this point I was furious!This is not how you treat prospectors!! You DO NOT follow them around like thevies! IF ANYONE had an issue with our presence at this point the professional thing would to have been to aproach us like adults ! BUT NOPE ! Instead the unwelcoming feeling was their choice of action! The presistent staring and following continued ......HECK i should have pretended to take something, gave her a reason to be worried... hahaha no no no I have manors and morals, joking aside !! We returned back to our lounge chairs to continue watching.. you know how you get that feeling "of being watched!" I turned around, LO AND BEHOLD!! ......there she was just standing there staring at us..... I swear you could feel the stare from behind them sunglasses, it was sending daggers our way hahahah ...... At this point it was that little fly that won't stop following you kind of feeling!! ANYWHO ... The large group next to us was getting a little rowdy, and was smoking something other than a cigarette.. OH and don't mind you know, they were revving their Honda and skreeching their tires a few feet from the group with children, while trying to back in and park!!. BUT NO ONE STOPPED THEM!! OR STARED THEM DOWN LOL !! (Maybe because we weren't white but who am I to assume anything!!) So the reeking smell of marijuana was getting to us as well as the loud profanity.. So our 60yr old father in law and his best friend decided it was time to leave....BUT the woman just topped it off for US!! I DO NOT like that feeling of not being wanted at an event like this.. we are lovely car enthusiasts, who loves cars of all shape and sizes just as much as every one else there. ((MAYBE NOT EVERYONE, they didn't love our new edge hahaha)) We proceeded to leave, there was small safety course away from the event, (where most take their teens to learn to drive safely away from traffic..if your a Patterson native like we are !! ) ANYWAYS While we drove through the CONED safety course, with narrow turns behind a FULL SIZE 4 DOOR LONG BED, ((might I add)) this truck comes barreling over to us!! OH don't forget the gate kid didn't bother to say we couldn't be there but watched! The SAME SUNGLASSED woman driving (BUT NOW there was man in the back ), the windows were down and they are screaming at us before getting close enough for us to even hear what they are saying !! Instead of politely saying we would appreciate if you didn't drive over here.. NO it was screams of "NOT COOL" and body language as if she was about to jump out of that truck and throw a punch! SHE EVEN HAD GLOVES ON !!! Lol.. boy did I have a smile in hopes hahaha jk!! We smiled at

Had a great experience flying here for the first time, two runways, everything is easily…read moreidentifiable, and the cafe on the field is a huge plus! If you've never landed here, try it!

A friend of mine brings me something from San Jose by a small single-engine airplane and told me he…read morewill fly to Auburn the day before and landed in Lodi Airport on the way back to San Jose. So I come here to meet him on a Saturday morning. This little airport is located right next to Hwy99. Very easy to get in and out. Very convenient! They have a cafe/restaurant right at the entrance but closed due to the COVID-19 situation. I think I will try them out next time when I'm there again. The airport doesn't have very high security like the big commercial airport. I can walk in the aircraft apron without any problem. Parking is so easy. The parking lot is in front of the airport entrance and it is empty.

A friend of mine needed me to fly a plane from here to Stockton. So, on July 8, 2013, my buddy…read moreflew me into Calaveras. He dropped me off and I checked out and flew the plane out of here and into Stockton. Before departing, I ran into their FBO to check things out (I had to go potty). Calaveras is a neat little airport with the basic amenities that every pilot needs and looks for when on the stop and go. A clean restroom(s). Accessible fuel pumps that take either credit or debit cards, a snack machine that accepts dollar bills and coins and a well maintained airport and runway. I's a cool little spot to stop and have either breakfast or lunch before heading up and over the Sierra's or back home to the bay area.