Airport in the Sky

ALL YOU CAN EAT BBQ & END OF SUMMER PARTY at the DC-3 at the Airport in the Sky... September 7th Aero Club Members! The DC-3 at Catalina Island’s Airport in the Sky is firing up the grill for its annual End of Summer BBQ on Saturday September 7. Before dinner appetizers include homemade tortilla chips and salsa plus vegetables and dip. The all you can eat buffet starts at 5 pm. Enjoy delicious Tri-tip, Baked Chicken, Caesar Salad, Homemade Bread toasted with Garlic butter, Parmesan Potatoes, Corn on the Cob and Apple Pie a la mode for dessert. The cost is $40 + tax and includes a complimentary fountain drink. Beer, wine and other flavored waters are also available for purchase. For dinner reservations please call (310) 510-2196. Customers can take time to shop in DC-3’s outstanding Gift Shop before or after dinner. Choose from aviation, island, hiking or bison themed apparel and hats plus backpacks, books, magnets, mugs and children’s gifts. Pick up some Buffalo Jerky or take some world famous Airport Cookies for later. The spectacular sunset views from the restaurant’s patio are magical. Guests may also explore Catalina Island history at the Conservancy’s Nature Center. Check out the Airport’s original Catalina tiles (circa 1927-1937) DC-3’s dining room with its huge wood beams and rustic river rock fireplace. The Airport is open daily for general aviation. Located 10 miles from Avalon , and less than an hour from Two Harbors or coves at the west end, all roads lead steeply upward to the airport at its elevation of 1,602 ft. Friends love to gather for DC-3’s delicious food, to have a cool beverage on a warm day or to see private planes come and go from the Airport’s newly refurbished 3000 ft runway. Shuttle service is available from Avalon. Call (310) 510-0143 for info and reservations. This End of Summer BBQ is a favorite for pilots and islanders. It sells out quickly so reserve your place for a memorable culinary experience and a wonderful evening under the stars.

Had a great group of T34s fly in today. Thanks for coming out.

Summer BBQ is going to be Saturday 9/7/19 at KAVX. Call the DC3 grill to make reservations 310-510-2196

https://www.aviationpros.com//catalina-island-conservancy- Thank you so much Clay

Underwing camping at KAVX

Thanks LA County

Come check out our runway on Saturday May 25th. We hope to have a few display aircraft along with some live music and good times. Hope to see you there.

The new runway at Catalina is officially open! #airportinthesky My first landing on it today was...not my best Kinda dropped it on. Runway is MUUUCH better th...an it was, though. We had Buffalo burgers and then hiked the Airport Loop trail before heading back to #zamperinifield Great way to kick off the season! Anyone else planning to get out there this summer? #flycasual #avgeek #whyifly #amphib #PilotLife #flying #generalaviation #socialaviation #instapilot #pilot #FlyICON #ICONA5 #ICONAdventures #simpliFLY #FlywithAOPA #Foreflight #BoseA20 #garminaviation #flightsabove #fatpsw #getoutside #adventure #explore #airplane #aviation

View from inside the the amazing Dc3 restored to better than new.

The Wrigley DC3 has landed and KAVX is now open. Come out and land on the ACE Clearwater Airfield at Catalina's Airport in the Sky.

Thanks AOPA for recognizing that we fought to keep this airport open.

Thanks to the runway repair project and the innovative partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy, aviation on Catalina Island will continue for many ...years to come. Check out this video to learn more about the Airport in the Sky's history and the newly named ACE Clearwater Airfield. See more

Beautiful Catalina Island and the coast of Long Beach