Welcome to Napa Valley Airport
"Gateway to the Wine Country"
 

The airport was originally constructed by the U.S. military during World War II. It is now owned

and operated by Napa County. It has been improved over the years with the addition of a control tower, instrumentation, runway lights and other improvements. Napa Airport is now considered one of the finest general aviation airports in the greater Bay Area. Japan Air Lines maintains a multi-million dollar airline pilot training facility at the airport.

Napa Airport is a subdivision under the Public Works Department. A seven member airport advisory board oversees the planning and development of the airport. These members are appointed by the five person county supervisorial group. It is directed by an Airport Manager and employees four additional staff.

Napa Airport is located in what was once the undeveloped southern part of the county. This no longer holds true. Napa Valley Corporate Park just north of the airport and the Gateway Project along the entrance road to the airport have brought a large variety of industries to this area and the end is not in sight. This growth will see greater corporate use for the facilities at Napa Airport. Napa County has projected additional improvements with the construction of additional hangars, both corporate and general aviation.

Strongly influenced by the built-in air conditioning of the San Francisco Bay, Napa County enjoys a smog-free moderate climate. Average temperatures range from the mid 30's to the mid 80's respectively. Even on those rare days when the temperature reaches the high 90's or low 100's, the evenings cool off and are quite comfortable. Average rainfall is 23.88 inches in Napa with the majority occurring from November through March.

Although ground transportation providers are not physically based on the airport, various well-known rental agencies are located in Napa and serve the airport. There are also various vehicle charter services in the area as well as one that provides large bus transportation for large groups flying into the airport.

The excellent highway system makes Napa County very accessible to all of the Bay Area and the Sacramento Valley. Napa Valley boasts facilities with excellent overnight accommodations as well as several with excellent meeting and convention facilities.

Jonesy's Famous Steak House started on Napa Airport with very humble beginnings. It has grown into a restaurant of great renown and for the past 40+ years has been noted for its fine steaks. Napa County with a reputation for producing some of the world's finest wines, is equally famous for its fine restaurants and this list grows. Don't forget most of the larger wineries offer tours and tasting. Arrange to visit some of them when you're in the area.

Many golf and tennis facilities are within an easy drive of the airport. The world famous Silverado Country Club and Resort, Chardonnay Golf Course and a nice municipal golf course called Kennedy Park are within easy access of the airport. Lake Berryessa with 165 miles of shoreline, resorts and restaurants is in Napa County. Launching facilities, houseboat rentals and all water sports are available at this aquatic playground. For those who like to do the "out of the ordinary." hot air ballooning is also available. And don't forget Marine World Africa USA is just south in nearby Vallejo, a mere 10 minutes by car.