An introduction and general information for visitors to the
Airport in the Sky on Catalina Island in Southern California.
ATTRACTION: Airport in the Sky
DESCRIPTION: Only airport on Catalina island
OWNER: Catalina Island Conservancy
REGION: Mountaintop in the Interior of Catalina Island
LOCATION: Interior of Catalina Island, Southern California
Introduction to the Airport in the Sky
Privately owned, public use, general aviation airport located about ten miles
from the harbor city of Avalon and about thirteen miles from the Catalina Isthmus
Village of Two Harbors. Situated about 1,600 feet above sea level at
one of the highest points on Catalina Island. Home of the DC-3 Grill and Gifts,
a cafe and gift shop. The cafe specializes in Buffalo burgers, other sandwiches,
and cookies. The airport also has a nature center. The Skyline Drive tour
that begins at Avalon stops for about 30 minutes at this airport and cafe.
History of the Airport in the Sky
The Wrigley family commissioned the airport and it first opened in 1946.
DC3 Restaurant at the Catalina Airport
Restaurant located about 1600 feet above sea level at
the Catalina Airport. The restaurant is most well-known
for its Buffalo Burgers (aka Bison Burgers) but it also
serves other breakfast and lunch dishes seven days a week.
COMING SOON:
- Nature Center at the Airport in the Sky
- Trails around the Airport in the Sky
- Catalina Air Show (every two years)
- End-of-Season Barbecue at the Airport in the Sky
Pictures of the Airport in the Sky
Resoures
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About the Catalina Island Airport (AVX)
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Catalina Island Conservancy "Visit Airport" Article
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Catalina Island Company "Airport in the Sky" Article
Islapedia "Airport in the Sky" Article
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Wikipedia Introduction to the Catalina Airport
Visitor Attractions on Catalina
Air Transportation on Catalina
Catalina Island Travel Guide
California for Visitors
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