Placerville Airport (PVF)

Placerville Airport (PVF) is a primary general aviation hub serving the Sierra Nevada foothills and El Dorado County, located approximately 3 miles east of the city center. The airport operates through a functional terminal and administration building that serves as the central hub for private pilots, corporate charters, and recreational flyers. It acts as a critical infrastructure link for the regional economy, situated at an elevation of 2,585 feet and providing a professional base for flight operations managed directly by the county government. The terminal infrastructure provides a variety of essential amenities across its unified layout, featuring a comfortable pilot lounge and a dedicated waiting lobby equipped with computerized flight planning and weather briefing kiosks. A highly popular on-site feature is the 'Airplane Cafe,' which serves breakfast and lunch daily with panoramic views of the aircraft operations and the surrounding mountain landscape. Travelers and pilots have access to free Wi-Fi, clean public restroom facilities, and a professional environment designed for high-efficiency general aviation transit. Technical services at the field are comprehensive, featuring 24-hour self-service fueling for 100LL Avgas and Jet A fuel via a secure credit card system, with full-service fueling available Tuesday through Saturday. The airport features a well-maintained 3,914-foot asphalt runway (05/23) equipped with modern pilot-controlled lighting and instrument approach systems, alongside a concrete helipad for specialized operations. Ground transportation is well-supported by pre-arranged rental services and local taxi links, providing a quick 10-minute connection to the city's historic Gold Rush districts and the world-renowned Apple Hill agricultural region.