Murray Field (EKA)

Murray Field (KEKA) serves Eureka, California's scenic coastal city positioned on Humboldt Bay in the heart of Northern California's redwood country, located at coordinates 40.80° latitude and -124.11° longitude providing essential aviation access to this remote Pacific coast region known for its ancient redwood forests, Victorian architecture, and thriving arts community. The airport operates as a vital transportation link for this isolated coastal region approximately 280 miles north of San Francisco, where rugged terrain and long driving distances make aviation the most efficient means of accessing urban centers and emergency services for residents and visitors exploring some of the world's most pristine temperate rainforest ecosystems. The facility features general aviation terminal infrastructure designed to accommodate private aircraft, charter flights, and regional aviation services supporting the local economy based on timber, fishing, tourism, and cannabis cultivation, while also serving as a crucial resource for medical evacuations, firefighting operations during wildfire season, and law enforcement activities throughout the vast forested regions surrounding Humboldt Bay. The airport enables efficient transportation for business travelers, tourists visiting redwood national and state parks, and residents accessing specialized medical care, education, and business opportunities not available in this geographically isolated coastal region. Operational services focus on supporting both the local community's transportation needs and the significant tourism industry that brings visitors from around the world to experience the majesty of ancient redwood groves, pristine coastal environments, and authentic Northern California culture in one of America's most scenic and environmentally significant regions. The airport represents a crucial piece of infrastructure enabling access to the redwood coast while supporting sustainable economic development in a region where environmental conservation and community needs must be carefully balanced to preserve one of the world's most important forest ecosystems for future generations.