BYRON AIRPORT

'Byron Airport' is a public airport located two miles (3.2 km) south of Byron, serving Contra Costa County, California, USA. This general aviation airport covers 1,421 acres and has two runways.
On the lee side of the Diablo Range mountains, Byron regularly experiences variable 10-30 knot winds and thermals in the vicinity.
Local student pilots often use Byron to practice crosswind landings.
Uncontrolled and relatively isolated, Byron supports organizations for skydiving and soaring.
For skydiving, the popular drop zone is on the north end of the airport and serviced by Bay Area Skydiving.
For soaring, the Northern California Soaring Club offers instructions on weekends in flying gliders.
All pilots should be mindful of the variable wind and thermals, rising terrain, and traffic without radios.

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★ Byron Airport (official page at Contra Costa County Airports site)

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External links

http://norcalsoaring.org Northern California Soaring Club
http://www.bayareaskydiving.com/ Bay Area Skydiving