Newsletter

Pilots flying in this area year-round are asked to fly at or above 1,000 feet to reduce the potential for seabird disturbances. The Devil’s Slide Seabird Nesting Area, located five miles north of Half Moon Bay Airport (HAF), is a year-round home to thousands of seabirds. During the spring they are extra busy, laying eggs, hatching […]

Half Moon Bay Airport (HAF), a gateway to beautiful and welcoming coastal towns, is a favorite destination for pilots, especially during clear-weather patterns. While flight training is necessary for pilots, it can impact HAF neighbors, particularly when pilots practice numerous touch-and-go operations. Airports’ staff ask pilots (when practical and safe) to limit the number of

— Stefan Varholik, Airport Operations Supervisor, County of San Mateo Airports — What better time to feature County of San Mateo Airports Operations Supervisor Stefan Varholik than on his recent promotion to the position. A Bay Area native, born and raised in Newark, CA, Stefan’s early years were spent playing ice hockey. His other passion—aviation—led

French toast, fajitas, flight talk, and much more are why diners love the Sky Kitchen Restaurant at San Carlos Airport (SQL). Heavenly aromas of freshly brewed coffee and breakfast and lunch on the griddle awaken the senses and welcome customers, whether the regulars or those dining for the first time. Since 2010, Simer Mann and

Summer is coming, and so is a new gateway sign to lead the way to San Carlos Airport. Motorists turning onto Airport Way from Redwood Shores Parkway will soon be greeted by a new monument sign. Sign features include aluminum-fabricated “San Carlos Airport” lettering and silhouettes of an adult, children, and an airplane. The sign

The Friendly Approach program makes it easy for community members to have their aircraft-related questions answered in two simple ways: The more detail provided about the aircraft operation—including time of day, full street address including ZIP Code, and the reason for the concern—the easier it will be for airports’ staff to review the comment, and

Find Your Dream Career at SQL and HAF Check out the County of San Mateo’s hiring page to find your dream career. Type “airport” in the search bar to learn about open positions at San Carlos and Half Moon Bay airports. We are currently recruiting for the Airport Maintenance Worker II position. Visit the County’s

The County of San Mateo Airports social media channels are another way to share news and updates about how we service our community. Find and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X, and comment on how we’re doing or share any airports-related questions you may have.

Air traffic services at San Carlos Airport (SQL) are provided by SERCO, a privately owned company, through a contract with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Air traffic controllers are essential partners for safe and secure flight operations at airports. A full complement of six controllers—with expertise developed through FAA and military air traffic control careers—is