FBO and Airport Reviews

Los Banos Municipal Airport (KLSN) is best described as a purely utilitarian Central Valley airstrip — not a destination, not particularly inviting, and not somewhere you’d go out of your way to visit. It serves a purpose, but that purpose is limited.

Airport Overview

KLSN sits at approximately 121 ft MSL, surrounded by flat farmland with unobstructed approaches.

The airport has a single runway:

• Runway 14/32 – 3,801 ft × 75 ft Asphalt

Additional notes:

Oroville Municipal Airport (KOVE) is a quiet, almost ghost-town-like GA stop tucked just south of Lake Oroville. It offers great pavement, self-serve fuel, and a low-stress operating environment — making it more of a utility stop than a full-service destination, but with a surprising hidden perk for those who know where to look.

Airport Overview

KOVE sits at approximately 190 ft MSL, surrounded by open flat terrain and foothills rising to the east. The airfield includes two asphalt runways, both in good condition:

• Runway 02/20 – 6,020 ft × 100 ft Asphalt

• Runway 13/31 – 3,540 ft × 100 ft Asphalt

Both runways include lighting and PAPI systems, giving you reliable visual guidance during low-light arrivals.

Bay Breeze Aviation Airport Series

Livermore Municipal Airport (KLVK) is my home base and one of the most pilot-friendly GA airports in the Bay Area. With two parallel runways, a modern layout, and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s a great stop whether you’re flying through or based locally.

Airport Overview

KLVK sits at 400 feet MSL in the Tri-Valley, surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills. The airport features:

• Runway 7L/25R – 5,253 ft

• Runway 7R/25L – 2,699 ft (training runway)