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News and Events

Registration Open: California Zooming – CalPilots Virtual Conference, October 17

by David Troup | July 16, 2026 | Announcements | 0 Comments

Registration is now open for “California Zooming,” CalPilots’ virtual aviation conference on Saturday, October 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with an afternoon keynote by John and Martha King. Sign up now.

San Carlos Airport Finances: Challenges and the Road Ahead

by David Troup | July 7, 2026 | Announcements, Articles | 0 Comments

Airport Management has offered to review the airport's finances with the San Carlos Airport Association. There are several unique and challenging developments on this front. Specifically, the cost of rebuilding 795 Skyway and the associated loss of rental income has...

Keeping Up with Minimum Standards at San Carlos Airport

by David Troup | July 7, 2026 | Announcements, Policies | 0 Comments

Like many airports, San Carlos has adopted regulations known as "Minimum Standards" for all kinds of activities and operations at the airport. Included in these regulations are fees, insurance and business license requirements for commercial activities on the airport....

Landing Fee Epidemic

by David Troup | June 10, 2026 | Announcements | 0 Comments

Landing Fee Epidemic The Palo Alto City Council has approved imposition of landing fees on all non-based aircraft, including touch-and-go operations. The fee is $3/1000 lbs./operation. Due to the significant volume of flight training at Palo Alto, these fees are...

Reduced Tower Hours at San Carlos During June 2026

by David Troup | June 5, 2026 | Announcements | 0 Comments

We have been notified of some temporary reductions in tower staffing at San Carlos Airport, which will result in periods of reduced services during this month. 09 Jun- 12 Jun reduced hours will be in effect. SQL Tower will be operational from 0800-2000 Local 15 Jun-...

General Membership Meeting – May 7th: Doug Rice on the Challenges Facing GA Airports

by David Troup | May 3, 2026 | Announcements | 0 Comments

This meeting has concluded. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to Doug for a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation about the future of general aviation at San Carlos Airport and in California. We are pleased to announce: San Carlos Airport...

62nd Hayward Air Rally Registration Open Now!

by David Troup | March 19, 2026 | Announcements | 0 Comments

Our friends at the Hayward Airport are once again putting on a fun event for pilots of all types and abilities! Information is on the flyer below. For further info or to register, go to www.hwdairrally.org.

Super Bowl LX–Important Air Traffic Procedures Which Impact ALL KSQL Pilots

by David Troup | January 12, 2026 | Announcements | 0 Comments

Here's an important heads-up for San Carlos Airport pilots. The FAA has issued special air traffic procedures for the week of Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara. These procedures will significantly affect operations at San Carlos Airport (KSQL) and other Bay Area airports....

Cardkey Transition Begins This Week

by David Troup | January 12, 2026 | Announcements | 0 Comments

Beginning on January 14th, vehicle gate keypads at San Carlos Airport will be removed, and all vehicle access will transition to cardkey only. Pedestrian gates will follow shortly thereafter. Notices will be posted on pedestrian gates prior to keypad removal. Please...

Airport Association General Membership Meeting – February 5!

by David Troup | January 11, 2026 | Announcements | 0 Comments

We are pleased to announce: San Carlos Airport Association General Membership MeetingThursday, February 5th, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Skyway Center, 655 Skyway Road. Our guest speaker will be: Thomas Daniel Thomas will share the details of his self-fly African safari,...

Upcoming Cardkey Deadline!

by David Troup | January 5, 2026 | Airport Information, Announcements, Policies | 0 Comments

Beginning on January 14th, 2025, vehicle gate keypads at San Carlos Airport will be removed, and all vehicle access will transition to cardkey only.Pedestrian gates will follow shortly thereafter. Notices will be posted on pedestrian gates prior to keypad removal.All...

General Membership Meeting, Thursday September 4

by David Troup | August 11, 2025 | Announcements | 0 Comments

San Carlos Airport Association General Membership MeetingThursday, September 4th, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Skyway Center, 655 Skyway Road. Our guest speakers will be Robinson Aviation (RVA), the folks responsible for ATC in the San Carlos tower: Keren McLendonPresident...

CalPilots California Zooming Online Event, October 19

by David Troup | September 26, 2024 | Announcements | 0 Comments

San Carlos Airport Association Annual General Meeting – online Thurs. December 7

by David Troup | December 3, 2023 | Announcements | 0 Comments

Our Annual General Membership meeting will be held this Thurs. Dec. 7, 2023 at 6:30 PM on Zoom. if you'd like to attend, please click here to join the meeting. We will begin with the business meeting of the San Carlos...

San Carlos Airport’s Runway has Reopened!

by David Troup | October 10, 2023 | Announcements | 0 Comments

Today, October 10, Runway 30/12 at San Carlos Airport reopened after a month-long closure. The runway reopened one day earlier than scheduled. The runway and connector taxiway pavement work is finished, and LED taxiway lights and guidance signs have been installed.Due...

Sat. 10/14/23: CalPilots with John and Martha King

by David Troup | October 8, 2023 | Announcements | 0 Comments

Our friends at the California Pilots Association are once again putting on a really fun and interesting online event. See below for the details.Register Today California Zooming 2023,October 14th 9:30 a.m -3:30 p.m.Virtual Event, WINGS Credit, Door Prizes, Membership...

Annual Barbecue Set For October 15

by David Troup | October 5, 2023 | Announcements | 0 Comments

Sunday, October 15, 2023 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Hiller Aviation Museum Patio Mark your calendar and plan to attend our annual barbecue! Come join your fellow San Carlos aviators from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm behind the Hiller Museum and enjoy an...

AIRPORT CLOSED BEGINNING MONDAY 9/11/2023

by David Troup | September 8, 2023 | Announcements | 0 Comments

We would like to remind you that the San Carlos Airport runway and taxiways will be CLOSED to all traffic starting at 6:00 am THIS MONDAY, September 11th, for 30 days! This is a continuous closure (day and night). No arrivals or departures will be allowed at any time...

Relocate to KRHV During SQL Runway Shutdown

by David Troup | August 16, 2023 | Announcements | 0 Comments

Our friends at Reid Hillview Airport have invited San Carlos pilots to consider relocating their planes to KRHV during the San Carlos Airport shutdown (which begins on September 11 and will last for 30 days.) Pilots are also invited to show off their planes at RHV...

KSQL Runway to CLOSE in September

by David Troup | July 13, 2023 | Announcements | 0 Comments

Pilots who are based at or fly into San Carlos Airport: Runways 30 and 12 will be closed, 24/7, for 30 days beginning on September 11, 2023 and ending on about October 11, 2023. Following this first phase of work, there may be nighttime closures as necessary to...