Plumas County (automated fuel pump)

at Gansner Field Airport

From Cindy Smith on 24-Mar-2008

Landed on 26 on 3/22/08 -- very friendly (Ran) at hangar right behind transient parking. Short walk into town and had a great lunch at Morning Thunder Cafe. Make sure to enter right downwind for 24 and takeoff 6 (left downwind). Very friendly town -- closes early on Saturdays around 2:00pm.
 

From Theodore A. Blaine on 04-Oct-2007

First time into Quincy. Wind was about 270/15. Approach was bumpy but uneventful in Piper Archer. Talked with local pilot about the downwind departure need due to rough terrain west of the field. Used about 3K of the 4K runway at 200# below gross weight. After dept I immediately turned left then hugged the northeast valley wall while climbing. At the east end of the small valley I reversed coursed and flew back over the airport. Interesting place where you could easily get into trouble with strong winds.
 

From Andrew Crider on 18-Mar-2007

Flew in for a weekend getaway and wasn't disappointed. As stated below land 24 and t/o 06. Stayed at a B&B called The Feather Bed. The owner, Bob, picked us up and returned us planeside. Very nice B&B with a wonderful breakfast. No rental vehicles are available, but everything is within walking distance. Dinner at "Cafe Le Coq" was excellent, five course meal, and the French chef/owner was very personable and talented. Highly recommend this restaurant. Talked with the owner of the FBO, Johnny Moore who is the author of two aviation books. Very interesting individual. The only negative was when a Cirrus driver decided to do his run up next to the tie down area and his prop blast covered everyone’s aircraft with dirt and grime.
 

From Earl Werner on 07-Jul-2006

As far as camping, there is no place on the airport to pitch a tent. Just follow the bike path to your rigth away from town. You'll cross a bridge over Spanish Creek and end up in a very nice park. Officially, camping isn't allowed. If you're discrete, however, nobody will bother you.
 

From Bill Ferrier on 28-Jun-2006

Stopped for fuel late on a hot afternoon. Fuel price was not bad but about $0.20 more than advertised. Possibly they had an increase in the last few days. The credit card reader was baking in the sun and we tried 4 cards - the machine could not read them. I finally shaded the reader for about 5 minutes; it cooled off and read the card. This strip sits down in a valley surrounded by mountains. Runway 6 appears to be the best take off direction due to rising terrain on 24. While our 182 did not have any problem getting off in the hot afternoon, I would suggest watching density altitude. There is plenty of room off runway 6 to circle and climb if you need. Small FBO was unattended.
 

From Dennis Gentry on 04-Jun-2006

Taxiway is paved now. Pump was inop on 14 May 06, but a hangar tenant said parts were supposed to arrive on Monday.