I am here at least once a month picking up and dropping off my boyfriend. The airport is always…read moreclean, has plenty of service desks available, usually isn't too crowded, they have shaded spaces outdoors to sit and it is newly renovated. We love grabbing a delicious salmon bagel and a drink from inside and appreciate all the local things to do info around. The sequoias make a great addition inside and a piece of our local natural offerings that everyone should see, explore and appreciate the magnificence of. The airport is small and with lots of clear signage it makes it easy to navigate. Fresno PD always makes their presence known.

I've flown in and out of FAT more than a few times now, and while it's definitely one of the easier…read moreairports to navigate, it still feels a bit behind for a city this size. The good news is that it's super quick to get through--you can usually get from the curb to your gate in record time compared to LAX or SFO. It's clean, and the "giant sequoia" forest theme in the terminal is a nice touch for visitors. However, it really needs more to do. There's a major lack of variety when it comes to shops and interactive things to keep you busy during a delay. If you've already grabbed a coffee, you're basically just sitting at the gate staring at your phone. It would be great to see more local boutiques or even some interactive exhibits about the nearby National Parks to kill time. The biggest headache, though, is the baggage claim. They really need to expand that area and add an extra belt. When two or three flights land at the same time, that small space gets incredibly cramped, and it feels like forever before the bags actually start moving.

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 First of all, the facility feels outdated.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.

The Fresno Air National Guard Base, Co-Located and sharing the runway with Fresno-Yosemite…read moreInternational Airport (KFAT). The base is the home to the 144th Fighter Wing. The 144th is part of the California Air National Guard and flies the F-15C. The unit can trace its lineage back to 1943 when it was established as a WWII training squadron. The Primary mission of the 144th is to provide Air Defense for the West Coast of the United States. It is one of 4 bases stretching from California to Washington. It also helps with drug interdiction. On September, 2021 the unit became the epicenter of the aviation spotting community when retired F-117's flew onto the base to train with the F-15's. The stealthy F-117 were used as surrogate "enemies" so that the fighters could practice against future low observable threats. The F-15C have a noteworthy stylized eagle on their tail fins. The base is mostly off limits unless you have business there.

Unique little airport in northwest Fresno. It's in a nice little neighborhood where people with…read moreairplanes have hangars at their homes. It's pretty cool, after they land, they can just taxi on home and park in their hangar!

Built in 1946 the Sierra Sky Park Airport is a small airport located in Fresno California. It has a…read morefairly small asphalt runway topping out at just under 3000 feet thus only smaller general aviation planes can use it. The single runaway is oriented 12/30 and can average as many as 30-35 plane movement per day. There is no commercial service nor is there any sort of terminal facilities available. So why review this field and why the 5 stars. Sierra Sky Park was the first residential aviation community in the world. Think of it as your normal sort of housing development and add an airport. Then you make the streets extra wide and the garages in the homes even bigger. Thus resident of the community can land their planes, taxi down the streets to their homes, and part a small plane in their own garage. There are about 110 home sin this unique community. Its really trippy the first time you see a plane land and then just taxi down the street with other cars like its a normal activity or something....... It is one of the more unique airports in the world.

Porterville Airport is a nice little place, which seems like it was once a small military base…read moreduring WWII. I was practicing my flying skills and decided to go eat there with a friend (who also happened to be my instructor). We landed on a well maintained runway and taxied over to the public parking area. When we got out of the plane, we were only a 2 minute walk from the café there. The café was a really neat place for those of us who love aviation. There are plenty of plane models, pictures and art work to keep the mind occupied while awaiting food. I ordered basic diner fare (chicken fingers) and my friend got a cheeseburger. The food was great and a fair price. Service was great and I could tell it was a local place filled with local people. Free advice: Look for those places and you won't be disappointed. After lunch, we strolled 2 minutes back out to the tarmac, jumped in the plane, and off we went. I was really happy and impressed with Porterville Airport, and I think I'll drop by there again next time I'm out flying around the valley enjoying the day. All the above being said, it was clear to me that the restaurant is a hidden jewel. We were the only plane parked outside, so I'm sure the majority of the folks eating there were not flying. I want to encourage you to stop in, since it can also be reached by driving your car there. Next time you are in Porterville, give the regular fast food a rest and try something better. Go to the airport and have a fun and yummy meal at a place packed with aviation and local history.

I like their breakfast. The pancakes are the best ever. Service is fast and friendly. Closed on…read moreTuesdays.

The food here is truely amazing. Even if it's a simple lunch. The gift shop has a little bit of…read moreeverything

3O8 also know as the Harris Ranch Airport is located 9 miles from Coalinga, right off the highway 5…read morefreeway. If you've driven to or from the LA area, I have no doubt you've either stopped for a rest or driven past and wondered, "why does it smell like death." The airstrip next to Harris Ranch is 30 feet wide by 2800 feet long. There are no taxiways. No FBO's. No staff or maintenance crews or any other services normally found at uncontrolled airports. Yep, 3O8 is one heck of an "E" Ticket ride. A ride that's definitely not for the faint at heart passenger(s) or an inexperienced pilot whose not quite comfortable or proficient with landings / departures from an uncontrolled, extremely narrow and short runway. Overall, the runway is well maintained and as of December 28, 2014 when I flew in and departed that evening, the runway has a fresh coat of slurry seal and new outer edge PCL. There's also plenty of free parking with new tie downs and its a really short walk from GA parking to the restaurant. The best advice I can recommend for arriving at 3O8 is, do a over-field fly over to check the winds and check for other aircraft in the pattern. It's not uncommon for planes on final to be met head on by departing planes heading right at them since again, there are NO taxiways or hold-shorts to wait turns.

I'm getting to know a lot of the municipal airports in California, and am struck by the genuine…read morefriendliness of the people I encounter. No exception here, greeted warmly and assistance for ground transportation promptly arranged. I love the fact that our small company has a plane and pilot available- I may never fly commercial again. No TSA, no wait, no screaming kids, no person next to me hogging the arm rest. Spoiled,appropriate for a princess such as myself

Two pilots. We flew to Visalia to pick up and deliver an airplane. Having not eaten all day, we…read morestopped at the FBO to get directions for a food stop. We were told that the Holiday Inn was the closest place to eat, but they were closed. There were no options close enough to walk to. We inquired about a crew car. One of the linemen decided that simply telling us they didn't have a crew car wasn't informative enough, so he explained that having a crew car placed the FBO in a position of incurring liability if we had an accident. I didn't mind the lecture nearly as much as I minded the tone. Stuck with the vending machines, I asked if they could break a $20. I was told they could not, which seems shortsighted to me if you are an FBO with travelers coming through and your only food option is the vending machines. The other pilot had a few singles and deposited them into the vending machine. It registered the credit, but did not dispense any items when the button was pushed. The credit disappeared. He tried again with the same results. When he asked for a refund at the desk, he was told they couldn't give him a refund. We left hungry, but didn't miss that there were Del Taco bags of food on the linemen's desk. If these guys worked half as hard at solving problems as they did at dodging them, this review would be completely different.