Newsletter

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 […]

The runways at Half Moon Bay Airport (HAF) and San Carlos Airport (SQL) were rehabilitated in summer and fall 2023, respectively, marking a major milestone for the County of San Mateo Airports team. The SQL and HAF runways collectively support 130,000 aircraft takeoffs and landings annually, causing pavement wear and tear, which requires ongoing care.

Pilot Light Cafe, an appropriate name for the popular restaurant at Half Moon Bay Airport, is a welcoming beacon for pilots and community members alike. Owned and operated by Shoshana Wolff and Sachin Chopra, a wife and husband team who live in the coastal community, Pilot Light has far exceeded their expectations since its opening

— Half Moon Bay Airport — Clear-weather patterns during winter and spring can lead to more flight training at Half Moon Bay Airport (HAF). Pilots should be aware that HAF neighbors—residents, business owners, and thriving wildlife in the nearby Fitzgerald Marine Reserve—are sensitive to aircraft noise. Airports’ staff ask that pilots (when practical and safe)

— Pavement Rehab Projects Planned at Both HAF and SQL; On-Airport Businesses Will Remain Open During the Airfield Construction —

— Visitors Enjoyed an Aerial Bay Tour
and Learned About the Many Career Opportunities in Aviation —

— Meena Sharma, Administrative Assistant II, County of San Mateo Airports —