Airports

The Tuolumne County Airports Department manages two airports:

  • Columbia Airport provides service to Columbia and the surrounding area with multiple runways, a variety of businesses, and even a fly-in campground.
  • Pine Mountain Lake Airport services the area around Pine Mountain Lake.


Mission Statement

The mission of the Airports Department is to provide safe and efficient aviation facilities for Tuolumne County and its visitors through our commitment to quality services for all airport customers and by supporting our aviation and local communities through fiscal responsibility and professional competence in all airport activities.


Announcements

March 2, 2023

CANCELLATION of the 2023 Father's Day Fly-In   

After much consideration, we have regretfully canceled this year's Father's Day Fly-In scheduled for June 2023 at the Columbia Airport. 

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact the Airport Office at 209-533-5685 or email airportsgroup@co.tuolumne.ca.us. 


Tuolumne County Airport Administration Office Hours The Columbia Airport office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and closed for lunch from 12 pm - 1 pm. The office is closed on Wednesday to walk-ins but available by phone, email, or appointment. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact the Airport Office at 209-533-5685 or email airportsgroup@co.tuolumne.ca.us.
 
 

The Columbia Airport Fly-In Campground is OPEN for camping. The campground is available on a first-come-first-served-basis. No reservations for campsites are currently taken. However, pilots can check with the Administration office, 209-533-5685, in advance to find out if a fly-in group uses the campground on any particular weekend. 

The camping fee of $10 per aircraft/campsite should be paid using the payment envelopes provided at the campground kiosk or the Administration office, 209-533-5685, M-F 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. 

If you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Tuolumne County Airport office at 209-533-5685 at your convenience.