The Placerville airport was established in 1929. Placerville is a charming city in El Dorado County, California, located just 44 miles east of Sacramento. The Placerville Airport (KPVF / PVF) is a small airport that has been serving the community for over 80 years. It originally opened in 1935 as a training base for the US Army Air Corps before transitioning into a civilian airport in the 1940s.
Key Facts
- Location: 3 miles east of Placerville, in El Dorado County, California.
- Classification: Listed as a general aviation airport in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (2011–2015).
- Size: Covers 243 acres at an elevation of 2,585 feet.
- Runway: One runway (5/23), measuring 4,201 x 75 feet.
- Helipad: One helipad (H1), 50 x 50 feet.
Historical Highlights
- Served as a hub for California Air Commuter Piper Navajo flights (1977–1978).
- Reported 66,000 operations in 2010, averaging about 180 per day.
- A Master Plan update was completed in 2007.
Community Role
- Important for emergency services: wildland fire response, life flight transfers, and search & rescue.
- Supports Cal Fire and County Sheriff operations.
- Plays a significant role in regional aviation history and community safety.