Why This Airport Matters More Than You Think

At first glance, Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV) looks like a straightforward training airport but there's more to this South Bay airport than meets the eye. Join us as we explore the airport, locate transient parking, discover its role in training the next generation of pilots and learn why this affordable alternative to San Jose International remains an important part of California aviation. The Northern California Volume 1: 📍 Part 1:    • Our Northern California Adventure Started ...   📍 Part 2:    • We Flew to San Jose to Visit This RESTRICT...   📍 Part 3: Reid-Hillview Airport - YOU ARE HERE 📍 Part 4: Reid-Hillview Airport [Coming NEXT Friday!] Join us on Patreon for candid airport debriefs, OTC Destination Guides and livestreams:   / outsidethecockpit   For the latest changes to the airport, check out the latest diagrams: https://airports.santaclaracounty.gov... For more information on the Fly California Passport Program, check out their website: https://flycapassport.com/ TRANSIENT PARKING Transient parking is located directly in front of the terminal building. Light aircraft park FREE for up to 4 hours, with overnight parking available for an additional fee. Ask Ground for progressive taxi instructions if you're unfamiliar with the airport. FUEL There is NO 100LL AVGAS available here. Self Serve UL94 is available 24 Hours. Full Service provides UL94 & G100UL available only between 9am-4pm daily. RESTROOMS Restrooms are located within Terminal Building, open 8am-6pm daily. CREW CAR / RENTAL CARS / RIDESHARE No crew cars or rental cars are available on field. Rideshare is widely available. FOOD There is no food on field. There are fast food options within walking distance of the transient parking area. Grab a crew car and head south to Walnut Creek for some amazing food options.   Sometimes the most interesting airports aren't the ones with restaurants or attractions. They're the ones that quietly keep aviation moving. Reid-Hillview is one of those airports and we're glad we had the chance to explore it. Until next time - Go Fly, go Discover! 🛩️ IG: /outsidethecockpit 🎵 Music by Epidemic Sound Get your free 7 day trial: High quality music for your content creations | Epidemic Sound DISCLAIMER: This video is NOT intended to be instructional. We are not CFIs. This video has been edited for brevity and clarity and is for informational purposes only. We are sharing our experience flying into this particular airport. Your experience may vary. When in doubt ask ATC and your CFI. #bayarea #generalaviation #northerncalifornia Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:31 METAR 01:21 Cleared to Land at KRHV 01:40 A Little Bit of History 03:13 Landing at Reid-Hillview 03:50 WWII Airport Closure 04:16 Ground Radio Call 05:23 Airport Remained Open 05:44 Where Did the Name Come From? 06:08 What Are We Doing Today? 06:42 What’s Here? 08:04 No 100LL Avgas at KRHV 08:29 Why Come Here? 08:49 Our Favorite Discovery at KRHV 09:09 Fly California Passport KRHV 09:23 KRHV is Not A Destination Airport 10:40 KRHV Ground Radio Call 11:11 No Wonder It's Still Open 12:15 Newish Runup Area 12:32 Our Members Are AMAZING! 13:15 Runup Complete 13:42 Reid-Hillview is BUSY 14:47 Next Week: Salinas 15:23 Cleared for Takeoff 15:44 Tail Cam Departure 16:54 Over to NorCal Departure 22:34 Frequency Change