The Fall River Mills Airport was originally a dirt strip used by the Red River Lumber Co of Westwood. It was located directly behind what is now the Double S Automotive building.

In the mid 1940's the airport was taken over by Nellie Dunbar and her husband, who started a flight school. This was an ideal time for this endeavor, since many returning Vets were able to use their GI benefits for flight training. Many local residents also tried their hand at flying.

In the later 40's the Dunbars transferred the property to the county. Over the years, the airport has been maintained and upgraded, largely due to funding provided from the California Aid to Airports Program.

Today the airport has a modern 5000' lighted runway. taxiways, 9 bay hanger building with restrooms and pilots lounge and self service fuel dispensing.


airport

Elevation: 3323 MSL
Hours: 8 am to 5 pm
Fees: Tiedown Fee - $10
Fuel: 100LL
Traffic Pattern:
Light Aircraft: 4123 MSL
Heavy Aircraft: 4323 MSL
Runways:
2-20: 5000X75 asphalt; PCL
road runway 2; trees runway 20
Approaches: (VFR)
Lights: 123.0
Notes:  Military low altitude route 5 mi N & E
use caution under 1500' AGL
Special Ops:
 Helicopter Ops; Agricultural Ops
Noise Abatement:
On takeoff on runway 20 continue straight out
until clear of all houses & schools
On takeoff on runway 2 continue straight out
until clear of housing developments

  

THE FALL RIVER AIRPORT IS PUBLICLY OWNED, FOR PUBLIC USE
LOCATION:  1.0 mi. N of city - 1N.41°01.13'N 121°26.00'W -  Mag Var: 17 deg E

 (530) 336-5549

NAVIGATION AIDS
TYPE:  VOR
ID:  RDD
FREQUENCY: 108.4
RADIAL:  033
DISTANCE:  49.80 Miles

COMMUNICATION FREQUENCIES
UNICOM - 122.8
CTAF - 122.8
FSS - RANCHO MURIETA - 122.4 (RCO)

NOTICE:  There may be airport closures during
winter months due to snow on the runway.
For updated information call (530) 225-5661

 

"AIRPORT DAY" is an Annual Event (usually held in June) at the Fall River Mills Airport from 7am - 11am.

Hosted by the Eastern Shasta County Sheriff’s Flying Posse, the event kicks off with a wonderful Pancake Breakfast of eggs, ham, pancakes, orange juice and coffee.

A variety of private aircraft will be on display with their owners/pilots.

Special features of the event include helicopter rides, parasailers, static displays by the Fall River Valley Citizen Volunteer Patrol, CHP, Reach Air, Mercy Air, Cal Fire and other organizations, and the ever popular F-15 Fly-By.

Please see our COMMUNITY CALENDAR
for the current event date.


The most popular and eagerly anticipated
feature of "Airport Day" is the F-15 Fly-By

 

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