Come fly with us as we pilot our Piper Arrow into the beautiful Columbia Airport (O22) in California's Gold Country! Experience a incredibly scenic approach and landing on Runway 17, surrounded by the stunning Sierra Nevada foothills. We explore the airport grounds and campground, get an exclusive look at the Cal Fire Air Attack Base and visit historic Columbia. Join us on Patreon for behind the scenes content: https://www.patreon.com/OutsideTheCockpit

Restrooms are located within Bald Eagle Aviation FBO. You’ll find a restroom at the far east end of the first row of hangars south of Bald Eagle Aviation – these are open 24/7, very well kept with separate restrooms for men and women.

Bald Eagle Aviation has crew cars with a 3 hour limit on a first come basis. The cars can be rented for longer stays, contact Bald Eagle Aviation. If going into Columbia, no car is needed. It’s a short 15min walk to town.

There isn’t a café currently on field BUT Mandy’s Café is a short 5 min walk east of the field. The menu has a great variety of breakfast and lunch options. Expect a wait on weekends. St. Charles Saloon is another great food spot serving pizza and sasparilla and only a 15 min walk from the airport – follow the Dondero Trail from the airport parking lot.

Campgrounds are located west of RWY 17-35 and north of RWY 11-29. Use the gravel taxiway west of RWY 17-35 to access parking. Wagons are provided at the campground parking for easy transport of your gear. Each campsite has a firepit, picnic bench, table and grill. Hot showers and toilets are available. The event center, equipped with a full kitchen, refrigerators, stove, oven, utensils, tables and chairs can be rented to an additional fee (see website). Campground fee is $10/night per aircraft, first come basis. This fee includes your transient parking fee. All fees are paid online: https://www.tuolumnecounty.ca.gov/705/Columbia-Airport-Campground