Paso Robles Municipal Airport

AT A GLANCE PASO ROBLES MUNICIPAL AIRPORT WHAT: A public, general aviation airport WHERE: San Luis Obispo County, California WEBSITE: www.prcity.com/330/Airport “We’ve continued to grow over the years in terms of numbers of based aircraft, buildings, and business- es; there are almost 30 different businesses located at the Airport, all on long-term leases.We have 150 private aircraft storage hangars and we have about 195 aircraft based here.” BVM: Have things changed over the years in terms of your air traffic? Oxborrow: “I feel like general aviation is declining; there are not as many people learning to fly; there are not as many people flying on the weekends. But we’re seeing an increase in other commercial entities; the corporate world is in and out of here. It’s not uncommon for us to see a half dozen, or dozen, jet aircraft a day.We also have the additional benefit of the government agencies–the California Department of Forestry operates an air tanker base here; the State Highway Patrol has three aircraft based here. So, their operations enhance and supplement our general aviation activities,which is enough to sustain our FBO that provides excellent service to the overall flying community,whether it’s these agencies, the corporate world, or general aviation.” BVM: So, theAirport is financially self-sufficient? Oxborrow: “We operate in the black; we do not take any subsidies from the city’s general fund. In a Whether it’s a scenic tour of the diverse and beautiful central coast of California, or possibly a business flight that you’re looking for, we can accommodate. From the gentle rolling hills to the spectacular fury of the Pacific Ocean, the central coast is California’s last hidden treasure. Let us show you the sights in style. A SMALL TOWN COMPANY WHERE SERVICE AND COURTESY ARE THE STANDARD. 805.238.4037 | info@sintonhelicopters.com | www.sintohelicopters.com