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California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport
Arcata/Eureka, United States
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport
Northern California's gateway to the Redwood Coast.
- ›The airport was renamed from Arcata-Eureka Airport to California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport in 2019.
- ›It is owned and operated by Humboldt County.
- ›The airport sits near the Pacific Coast amid the iconic redwood forests of Northern California.
- ›Its remote location makes it a critical transportation link for Humboldt County residents.
- ›The airport has an FAA contract control tower.
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport, known by its IATA code ACV, serves the Arcata and Eureka region of Humboldt County in far Northern California. Situated at an elevation of roughly 221 feet near the coastal town of McKinleyville, it has long been the primary air link connecting this remote, forested region to major hubs. The airport plays a vital role for residents, timber industry workers, and visitors drawn to the area's iconic old-growth redwood parks and wild Pacific coastline.
- Main Terminal — A single compact terminal handling all commercial and general aviation operations, with basic check-in, security, and gate facilities.
- Rental cars available from major agencies including Hertz and Enterprise at the terminal
- Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA) bus service connecting to Arcata and Eureka
- Taxi and rideshare services (Lyft and Uber have limited availability in the area)
- Private shuttle services to surrounding communities on request
- Hampton Inn Arcata
- Best Western Plus Arcata Inn
- Hotel Arcata (downtown Arcata)
- Quality Inn Eureka
- Carter House Inns (Eureka)
Inside the terminal, dining options are limited to a small café offering light meals, snacks, and coffee, reflecting the airport's regional scale. The nearby towns of Arcata and McKinleyville provide a broader range of choices including farm-to-table restaurants, seafood spots, and locally beloved diners. Arcata's Plaza area is particularly well regarded for its eclectic independent dining scene, worth a visit before or after a flight.
- Fog and coastal weather can cause flight delays year-round — check conditions and allow buffer time, especially in summer.
- Rental cars book quickly during peak tourist season; reserve well in advance if visiting the redwood parks.
- The airport is small, so arrive about 90 minutes before departure — security lines are usually short but staffing is limited.
- Cell and data coverage can be spotty in parts of Humboldt County; download offline maps before your trip.
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