We were out for a drive and had always been curious about the Base so we stopped at the gate to ask…read moreabout touring. The staff at the gate were stern but helpful and personable. They told us there was a museum but we had to obtain a pass from the Visitor's Center. So off to the Center we went. The older gentleman working the desk at the Center wasn't helpful or friendly. He didn't greet us when we walked in, and had a stuffy attitude during the conversation as if we had no business there and weren't entitled to information. His answers were short and he wasn't forthcoming. We asked about a pass to tour the museum. He asked for our driver's licenses. After giving them to him he said the museum was closed that day. He returned our licenses and just looked at us. I asked if there were other areas we could tour (since we were there). His response was "you need a sponsor." I said, a sponsor? He said yes, with a military ID. Ok but that didn't answer the question and it was obvious he wasn't encouraging of "visitors" so we just left. I left wondering why have a Visitor's Center staffed by someone who couldn't care less about visitor's?

Travis is one of the largest Air Force Bases in the US. It's home to our largest military cargo…read moreairlift aircraft and with that comes the need for lots of real estate and... wait, I'm hearing the lyrics to a song: "Oh, give me land, lots of land under starry skies above, Don't fence me in." Yes, lots of land but sorry, land that's also very well fenced in. Advice: contact Pass & ID prior to your visit to get your requirements down and the location of the visitor's control gate. This will save you some time and possible grief. It can also be a long drive if you show up at the wrong entrance. Travis moves supplies, cargo, and equipment all over the world and it's one of only a few bases with that primary mission and as such, Uncle Sam and the Air Force do an excellent job of keeping things operational, functional, and updated. The main portions of the base are clean, neat, and well-maintained. The facilities that most will be interested in and using, like the Exchange, Commissary, and recreation-related spots are all nice and modern. They have a great bowling alley and gym. The rooms in base lodging are clean and comfortable as well. I'll get some reviews up for each of those separately.

Nut Tree Airport is a great little airport close to a number of restaurants in walking distance…read more Fuel is usually cheapest in the region for 100LL. I did my Private Pilot training here and made a lot of great friends along the way.

Yesterday was my first time flying into Nut Tree (KVCB) Airprot but, now that I know what to expect…read moreonce on the ground I plan on making Nut Tree a routine destination. More on that in a moment. Nut Tree is an uncontrolled airport with one just over 4000 foot runway. It's well maintained and if flying in or out after hours, the PCL is above average. Fuel. Is also reasonable at $4.72 per gallon and they do maintain a pilots lounge area to take a break (hours unknown). After landing and parking at one of the many spots with chain tie downs, it's a short walk via the field behind the hangers to local eateries or the Vacaville Outlets. A few mentionable items: Runway 2 is the calm wind runway with a left traffic pattern. If your flying to or from the South and progressing through Travis's Airspace, be sure you establish two way radio comms with Travis Approach. Remember, Travis still is an active AFB. The gate leaving the airport to the shopping area has a code but, that gate combo lock is a bit tricky. Be sure you play code and lock before leaving the gate so you don't lock yourself out.

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

Things always go smoothly when I visit this airport in Sacramento…read more When I travel here it's usually via Southwest Airlines. The times I've been here it's never been busy and the seats are comfortable and there's not a lot of wait time when going through TSA. They've have very good restaurant options here as well

SMF Airport -- Sacramento International…read more SMF is one of those airports where you really never know what you're gonna get . Some days it feels like the entire Sacramento region decided to travel at the exact same time. Other days? It's so quiet and peaceful you almost forget you're at an airport. Those slow days hit different -- pull up, no traffic madness, barely anybody around, and you can actually breathe for a second. Now let's talk about the terminals... Terminal B vs. Terminal A is a whole different personality. Terminal B feels way more intimate and laid-back once you're inside. It doesn't have that same nonstop hustle and bustle, and honestly, on a slower day it can be pretty relaxing. Terminal A, though? That place feels like an airport and a shopping center had a baby. You've got people everywhere, shops, restaurants, travelers coming and going -- it's ACTIVE. There's always something happening. But here's my one issue with Terminal B... the pickup security does NOT play! If you're picking up family or friends and they're taking their sweet time getting outside, you better be ready to keep it moving. They seem way more aggressive about handing out tickets for sitting around too long compared to Terminal A. You can practically feel them watching like, "Are they coming out or are y'all planning to move in?" Overall though, I actually like SMF. It can definitely get hectic, but when you catch one of those quiet days, it's honestly one of the more chill airports to be around. Terminal B gets my vote for the calmer vibe, while Terminal A gets the award for "Everybody and their cousin is here today." Sacramento travelers know EXACTLY what I mean.

This is the cutest little airport in Napa and it's easy to get in and out especially if you're…read moreflying JSX. They are very accommodating and friendly and it seems like everyone enjoys working here. They have complementary snacks and beverages and the bathrooms are very clean. It's very well-maintained overall!

I always loved this little airport. Always so clean So many…read moreinteresting people. I even learned to fly a plane here. My two sons also took flying lessons here. My folks loved the restaurant at this airport. It was so unique because the chef would put a big river rock on top of the steak to cook it through. Never seen that done before. Besides steaks, lots of other delicious choices. I really like this place.

This is the cutest little airport ever! We landed here and it was a little bumpy but a great flight…read morenonetheless. Also they are very pet friendly here and I saw a cute dog! I highly recommend flying JSX to Concord!!

This is my home airport, what is not to love? =)…read more Anyways, Buchanan Airport is one of the more competitive GA airports here in the Bay Area. There are FBO's onsite to cater your fueling and pair needs as well as a few flight schools to help you on getting your license. There is also a kids play area on the airport and I always give the a nice wave when passing by to and from my parking. It always nice to taxi along jets as JSX airlines is also present in this field. Although a restaurant is not present within the premises, fret not. There are a multitude of good restaurants just stones away form Buchanan airport. From the transient parking, the Veranda is just over a half mile with shops, restaurants, end even a movie theatre. I am glad to have KCCR as my home airport.

Love flying on Southwest Airlines. Another business trip and always add in some fun time. Chose…read moreto fly out of Oakland, because Southwest Hub. The flight attendants were very friendly and helpful. The captain and pilot welcome us onboard too. What a nice start of a day. A must fly.

NICE EXCEPT FOR POWER OUTLETS: Located in terminal 1 between…read moregates 8 and 8a. We arrived mid afternoon on Monday and the lounge was perhaps half to one third full. Food was Ok. Free drinks included coffee, tea, and soda and there was a carafe of water and of lemonade and one of cranberry juice. Free alcoholic drinks consisted of red and white wine. The DOWN SIDE was that less than half of the power outlets worked and some of those that did work the plugs were so worn out that my power plug literally fell out of the outlet. Anyways 4 star experience down rated to 3 stars because of this.

This quaint little non-towered airport (O88) could be a hidden gem in terms of 100LL. Just browsing…read morearound the Bay Area airports, Rio Vista's 100LL price is very competitive. Being local to O88, they have some very good folks out there. Bathroom, kitchen, and a pilot's lounge are some of the convenience here, but do not expect vending machines for snacks and drinks. Overall, O88 is A++ in my book.

Rio Vista Municipal Airport is a small general aviation airport located in the city of Rio Vista…read more The airport is somewhat new and opened in 1993. Its FAA Location identifier is O88 It has two runways 7/25 at 4,200 feet and 5/33 at 2,200 feet. Both runways are asphalt. Fuel and storage is available 24 hours a day, but you may need to call ahead. We have on occasion made a fuel stop there in the chopper. The re-fuelers are quick and friendly even though we arrived at 3am. Aside from that its a pretty spartan affair

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!

This is a super populated airport, but it's one that has the most direct international flights. The…read morearrival to be dropped off at the airport can be congested depending on when you're going. The TSA is pretty quick and well staffed. The lounges are a nice space when you're waiting for your flight.

I have never felt the urge to review an airport - let alone to leave a positive review!! This…read moreairport is easy to access, well maintained, and the biggest kicker.... QUIET!! It's such a pleasant experience. I wish more airports around the world picked up this idea. It makes such a significant difference. They also have lovely common sense amenities throughout the airport like a huge water filling station right after security and quiet yoga rooms. The airtrain is also frequent and allows easy access to public transportation (BART). It's such a breeze overall, and I can't wait to pass through again.