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California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport

Arcata/Eureka, United States

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ICAO

KACV

Elevation

221 ft

The gateway in a glance

The Essence of California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport

ACV

Location

Arcata/Eureka · CA · United States

Connectivity

3 routes · 3 destinations

Position

40.978°, -124.109° · 221 ft elev.

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Northern California's gateway to the Redwood Coast.

Opened

1940

Location

Arcata, United States

California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV) serves the Arcata/Eureka metropolitan area in Humboldt County, California, providing essential air service to a region largely isolated by rugged terrain and dense forests. The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 221 feet above sea level near Arcata, roughly 14 miles north of Eureka. The airport has historically offered limited but vital commercial service connecting the region to larger California hubs. It was rebranded to its current name to better reflect the scenic and tourism appeal of the surrounding Redwood Coast. Federal Essential Air Service subsidies have at times supported routes to ensure continued connectivity for this rural community.

Terminals

The airport operates a single terminal building with a modest number of gates serving its limited commercial traffic.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and local bus services connecting the airport to Arcata, Eureka, and surrounding communities.

Airlines here

United Airlines has been the primary carrier at ACV, offering connections to San Francisco International Airport.

Notable facts

›Located approximately 14 miles north of Eureka, the county seat of Humboldt County.
›Renamed from Arcata-Eureka Airport to California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport in 2019.
›The airport has two runways and handles both commercial and general aviation traffic.
›Essential Air Service subsidies have historically supported commercial air connectivity to the region.
›Surrounded by some of the tallest trees on Earth, the airport serves as a gateway to California's famous redwood parks.

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Airlines serving this airport

United Airlines

Routes

ACV → SFOUA · EM2

ACV → SMFUA · EM2

ACV → CECUA · EM2

Aircraft operating here

Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia3 routes

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