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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)

Over the last few weeks, the general aviation community has seen far too many accidents — some fatal, some narrowly avoided — and all of them tragic reminders of how quickly things can go wrong in the air. As pilots, we tend to analyze accidents to learn what happened, but it’s equally important to reflect on our own habits and decision-making before we ever leave the ground.

Flying Smart: Not Just Flying Well

We all love flying — the challenge, the freedom, and the view from above that few people ever get to experience. But the reality is that flying safely takes more than just stick-and-rudder skill. It takes judgment. It takes discipline. And most importantly, it takes the willingness to say “not today” when something doesn’t feel right.

Good Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) isn’t about making the right decision every time — it’s about making the safe one, even…

Check out my latest video on the nightmares in aviation we don’t usually talk about!

From maintenance maydays to bad weather and $8 avgas — it’s all here.

💬 I’d love to hear about the aviation nightmares you’ve encountered!

https://youtube.com/shorts/8BUMPabC5uE?si=lqKxn18qRcwOYEKO

Check out my top 10 favorite aviation photos I have taken over the years!

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8AfXdk6/

Let me know your favorite!

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Quick Stop at New Coalinga (C80) – Another One Checked Off the List!

Hey everyone!

I made a quick hop over to New Coalinga Municipal Airport (C80) recently as part of my ongoing goal to visit every public-use airport in California. I didn’t film this one for the Bay Breeze Aviation channel, but I wanted to drop a few notes in case anyone’s looking for a quiet Central Valley stopover.

🛬 Arrival Notes

I landed Runway 30—winds were calm and the long 5000’ runway made for an easy arrival in my Mooney M20E. The field is open, flat, and easy to spot from a distance. The PAPI for RWY 30 is listed as OTS, but the REILs and MIRLs are supposed to be operational.

📋 Airport Overview

I recently flew into L45 (Bakersfield Municipal) and found it to be a great stop. The airport facilities are well-maintained, and the runway was in excellent condition, making for a smooth arrival and departure.

If you’re departing toward Bakersfield, keep in mind that the Delta airspace comes up fast. Make your left crosswind turn early to stay clear.

Overall an easy airport to navigate, with plenty of space for parking. I also heard the restaurant is open now on the northwest side of the field. A nice option for anyone needing a well-kept and convenient stop in the area!