Travis Air Force Base Aero Club

Fairfield, US πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Closed Airport

ICAO

US-10906

IATA

-

Elevation

51 ft

Region

US-CA

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: 38.269688Β° N, -121.972081Β° E

Continent: NA

Type: Closed Airport

Keywords: 8Q0

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Airport Information

Airport Closure Information

Last updated: Jul 26, 2025
Closure Date

Approximately September 30, 2011. The closure was mandated by an Air Force Services Agency directive issued in mid-2011, which required several non-self-sufficient aero clubs to cease operations by the end of the fiscal year.

Reason for Closure

The primary reason for closure was economic. In 2011, the U.S. Air Force conducted a review of its Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs and decided to close all aero clubs that were not financially self-sustaining. The Travis Aero Club was identified as one that required significant financial subsidies from MWR funds to continue operating. The closure was part of a broader Air Force and Department of Defense cost-cutting initiative to eliminate programs that were not mission-essential and financially solvent.

Current Status

The physical location of the former aero club's facilities is on the grounds of the still-active Travis Air Force Base. The specific coordinates point to a location on the airfield's flight line. Any buildings or parking aprons formerly used by the club have been repurposed for other military aviation support functions or removed. The site is part of a secure, operational military installation and is not accessible to the general public.

Historical Significance

The Travis Air Force Base Aero Club (ICAO: US-10906) was not a standalone airport but a military flying club operating from the active Travis Air Force Base (KSUU). Its mission was to provide affordable flight training and recreational flying opportunities for active-duty military personnel, reservists, retirees, their families, and authorized Department of Defense civilians. The club was a significant recreational and morale-boosting asset for the base community. It operated a fleet of general aviation aircraft, such as Cessna 172s, and provided FAA-certified instruction for various pilot ratings, including Private Pilot Licenses and Instrument Ratings. Operations were conducted from the main runways and facilities of Travis AFB under the management of the 60th Force Support Squadron.

Reopening Prospects

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the Travis AFB Aero Club. The closure was a result of a permanent, Air Force-wide policy change regarding the funding of MWR activities. The financial and strategic reasons for the closure remain in effect, and the trend across the Department of Defense has been the continued consolidation or closure of such clubs, making a reopening highly improbable.

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