Bald Eagle Aviation

at Columbia Airport

From Gary Welch on 16-Aug-2009

Flew the Cardinal in for our first fly-in camp trip. Don at Bald Eagle went out of his way to help us. He even delivered ice right to our campsite! Camping in the shade of the oak trees right next to the grass runway - too cool! The recently opened Pete's Cafe absolutely blew our socks off with the most amazing food! My wife and I are now huge fans of this great weekend getaway. Gary & Linda Welch
 

From Miles Worthen on 16-Apr-2009

Awesome airport with beautiful scenery. The winds were horrible the day that I went but switched to the grass crosswind runway and got on the ground safely. Very professional staff and a must see destination. Also Frosty Restaurant down the road is a great little drive-in with fun people.
 

From Alan Groves on 08-Apr-2009

For lunch, I'd recommend either El Jardin, which is out on the highway opposite the town, or the Columbia House in the town itself. Columbia House has sandwiches and salads for lunch. Waitresses dressed in period style. During the fire season, there can be a steady stream of fire bombers coming and going. They tend to land 35 and depart 17 since their base is at the approach end of 17.
 

From Kurt Boettcher on 02-Oct-2008

We flew in on September 25th. Don (or Dan) at the Bald Eagle FBO was very nice, professional and helpful. The campground is wonderful and is well kept. We had an excellent shrimp fajitas dinner for two in town at the Mexican place on Main Street. Their service was attentive and high standard. Walking shoes are necessary.
 

From Bill Crabbe on 04-Jul-2008

If you have ever read about the Outlaw BarBQ and are thinking of going DON"T. The food on the 4th of July was awful. Everything was served cold. At 12:40pm they were out of biscuits and never served corn bread. The cole slaw was so so. They must make the money from the bar because the food is the worst.
 

From Mike Raymer on 20-Jan-2008

I flew in with a friend in our Varga Kachina and was amazed to find someone at the FBO who not only knew what the plane was but also in fact owned one of their own! We were met at the FBO by two of the nicest guys in the aviation community who were ready and willing to offer directions, advice and assistance. Tie downs are easy and free for the day and everyone was extremely helpful. The walk into town is only about 10 minutes where you will find great food, great scenery and super nice people. This is a must-see fly in trip, one of my personal favorites! I can't wait to fly back in the Bonanza with my wife and daughter. *CAUTION - be careful with rising terrain, wind shear and some odd swirls - nothing difficult, just be on your toes in the late afternoon.
 

From Kenneth Gardner on 04-Feb-2007

We flew in yesterday in the early afternoon. Personnel at Bald Eagle were friendly, professional and very willing in giving us directions and recommendations. My fiancée, her two daughters and I walked to town had a wonderful afternoon and came back and left just before sunset. Wear walking shoes though!