Kelcor Airport serves Hollister, US.
Hollister Municipal Airport (KHLI/CVH), rather than "Kelcor Airport (US-5797)," serves the aviation needs of Hollister, California, primarily as a general aviation facility. Recent traveler experiences and information available, including updates as of December 2025, suggest a positive sentiment among pilots and private aviation users, highlighting its functionality and role as a community hub for various aviation activities. It is not a commercial airport, and as such, lacks typical commercial passenger services like TSA security checkpoints for commercial flights or customs/immigration facilities.
What Travelers Love
- Pilot-Friendly Amenities: The airport offers essential services for pilots, including aviation fuel (Avgas and Jet A), aircraft parking (ramp or tie-down), and hangar rentals. Pilots also have access to weather information stations and flight planning facilities.
- Recreational Aviation: Hollister Municipal Airport is a regional center for glider activity, offering glider rides and lessons. It's also a popular destination for skydiving.
- On-site and Nearby Services: A comfortable terminal building provides restrooms, vending machines, and lounge areas for visitors and crew. A highly-rated café, Seabrisa's Eatery, is within walking distance across the street from transient parking.
- Strategic Location: It serves as a convenient quick fuel and food stop for those traveling between Northern and Southern California.
- Future-Forward Development: The airport is actively involved in testing electrical vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and is part of an effort to establish California's first FAA-compliant multi-airport flight corridor network for such technologies.
Common Complaints
- Limited Amenities within Walking Distance: Beyond the adjacent café, there isn't much else within walking distance, as Hollister is an agricultural area.
- No Courtesy Cars: While car rental services are available through the FBO (Hollister Jet Center), the airport does not provide courtesy cars.
- Parking Specifics: Although transient parking spots with tie-down loops are available, travelers are advised to bring their own tie-down straps as not all spots have chains.
- Lack of Commercial Passenger Facilities: As a general aviation airport, it does not feature standard commercial airport security, baggage claim, or a wide array of retail and dining options found in larger commercial hubs. (This is an implicit "complaint" for those expecting a commercial airport experience).
Overall, Hollister Municipal Airport is well-regarded as a functional and active general aviation airport, appreciated by pilots and aviation enthusiasts for its services and recreational opportunities. While it offers basic amenities and good transportation connections to major Bay Area airports via shuttle and car services, those expecting a commercial passenger terminal experience will find it differs significantly due to its general aviation focus.
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Where is Kelcor Airport located?
Kelcor Airport is located in Hollister, US, at an elevation of 406 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is US-5797.