Fly 'n Bike

A number of years ago I saw a picture of a pilot who landed a few miles from the Grand Canyon and biked to the north rim. That inspired me to get a foldable bicycle and start my own adventures of flying and biking. After a lot of searching, I selected a 26" Montague that doubles as a great bike for daily use at home. I'm not a road biker, otherwise any airport would do. So, this page is a place to share some interesting airports that provide reasonable access to bike friendly trail systems or cities. A lot of airports are miles of country road from towns or trails. I've tried to find those with less than a mile or so of 2-lane road to deal with. Some airports offer courtesy cars that you might use for a short ride on a nearby trail. I've added highlights of what you can find on your trip at each airport. I've biked the airports with the and I expect you'll have fun with these too. If you're interested in finding bike trails, be sure to check the Bicycling layer in Google Maps. I hope my adventures encourage you to get out to fly and bike.

Arizona

Page Muni (KPGA) - AZ

Bike into town for accomodations and restaurants. Bike down the hill to the Glen Canyon Dam and Visitor Center. Take a tour of Antelope Canyon. Be sure to bike the Page Rim Trail for some great views of the canyon and Lake Mead. There's also the John Wesley Powell Museum.

Grand Canyon (KGCN) - AZ

Get a pickup from the south rim lodge and bike the canyon rim area from Hermit's Rest to the Visitor's Center.

Marble Canyon (L41) - AZ

Land within a half mile of the upper Grand Canyon and bike to the Navajo Bridge. Have lunch at the Marble Canyon Lodge. You can take a short bike ride across the Colorado River. You can stay overnight and take a rafting trip in the canyon from here down a road to Lee's Ferry. This KML file of my flight into Marble Canyon airport. Download it and open it in Google Earth.

Colorado

Glenwood Springs (KGWS) - CO/div>

Visit the Colorado mountain airport in Glenwood Springs with the bike trail right next to the airport that follows the Roaring Fork River. The airport may have loaner bikes for you to use. There's plenty of places to dine and a Riverwalk in town. Be sure to properly brief this mountain valley flight.

Leadville/Lake County (KLXV) - CO

Fly into the highest paved runway in the U.S. at 9933 MSL. The airport is on a mesa in a large mountain valley. Watch your density altitude. Bike the Mineral Belt Trail.
Here's a flight around the Rocky Mountains and into Leadville. Download and open in Google Earth.

Gunnison (KGUC) - CO

High in the Rockies is Gunnison. This small town is walking and biking distance from the airport.

Connecticut

Goodspeed Airport (42B) - CT

It's a short ride to nearby restaurants, ice cream. There's a Steam Trains and Riverboats that even has a Pedal-a-Rail-Bike Adventure. Check out the picturesque New England town of East Haddam with a pivoting swing bridge over the Connecticut River. Check with the FBO if courtesy bikes are available. Just note that the runway length may not be suitable for everyone, but there's always the water runway for those with floats.

Florida

Everglades (X01) - FL

The town is near as well as Everglades Park National Park. Air boat rides are just around the corner.

Cedar Key (KCDK) - FL

Cedar Key is a great stop on the way to central Florida. Bike to the restaurants. Or there is a taxi who listens to the Unicom frequency.

Key West (KEYW) - FL

This is a natural for biking given the size of the island. You can bike to Key Largo on the Florida Overseas Heritage Trail

Peter O. Knight Airport (KTPF) - FL

All of Tampa awaits you when you land at this airport. A bike trail starts at the edge of the parking lot. Explore historic Davis Islands or bike over the bridge into Tampa. There's numerous Tampa area bike trails you can access. The FBO likely has loaner bikes available.

Georgia

Jekyll Island (09J) - GA

It's a short bike to golf, the beaches, restaurants, and Nature Centers on Jekyll Island.

Moultrie Municipal (KMGR) - GA

Exit the airport driveway right onto the Tom White Linear Park Trail. It's about a 7 mile ride into downtown Moultrie on a paved bike trail. Explore the historic buildings, shops, and small town Georgia. Get something to eat at one of the eateries on Main St., like Three Crazy Bakers, before heading back home.

St. Simons Island (KSSI) - GA

Just across the sound from Jekyll Island you'll find St. Simons Island with easy bike access to their beaches and local attractions. Bike rentals are available on the island.

Idaho

Boise (KBOI) - ID

If you like the outdoors this is the town. Bike trails take you rigth from the airport into Boise.

Indiana

Eagle Creek (KEYE) - IN

Bike to the Eagle Creek Park just up the road. Have lunch at Rick's Boatyard.

Iowa

Ames Municipal (KAMW) - ID

Home to Iowa State, Ames has a network of trails into and around town.

Ankeny Regional (KIKV) - ID

A short distance out of the airport gets you to Ankeny and the start of a hard surfaced, 25 mile High Trestle Trail. There's numerous places to stay or dine in Ankeny. A combination of street and bike trails also lead into Des Moines.

Kansas

Augusta Muni (3AU) - KS

One mile north of the airport is the Redbud Trail. Bike into Andover. The trail is a mix of gravel and paved sections. It intersects with the K-96 Path into Wichita.

Hutchinson Muni (KHUT) - KS

Land here and you are less than 2 miles down 11th Avenue from the Cosmosphere that has the largest collection of U.S. and Russian spaceflight artifacts in the world. In easy distance is also the Kansas Underground Salt Museum.

Topeka Muni (KTOP) - KS

A short ride through a residential area will get you to the Shunga Trail that runs across Topeka.

Maine

Bethel Regional (0B1) - ME

The airport offers mountain bikes for visitors and there is a bike path into the town of Bethel.

Brunswick Exec (KBXM) - ME

There's a bike path into the town of Brunswick, a golf course next door, and numerous businesses nearby. Bikes are available at this airport.

Charles Chase Field (44B) - ME

You can fly into this grass strip and explore the Piscataquis River town of Dover-Foxcroft. There are some bikes at the airport. The bike trail just outside the airport takes you sout to Dexter and Newport, ME..

Lincoln Regional (KLRG) - ME

Explore the area next to the Penobscot River and town of Lincoln. Ride into town, see the river, or camp overnight. There are some bikes available at the campground, with showers, at the end of runway 17..

Machias Valley (KMVM) - ME

There's a couple mile ride into town. Check out the Bad Little Falls Park. Check if bikes are available at the airport.

Pittsfield (2B7) - ME

Curtis Air Services has two bike that will get you to lunch or some ice cream. Visit Pittsfield

Sugarloaf Regional (B21) - ME

The airport is next to the Maine Huts and Trails system where you will find some great mountain bike trails. A fre bikes are available at the airport. There's a convenience store and bowlign alley next to the airport.

Maine Aeronautics Association (MAA) Bicycles for Pilots Program

Maryland

College Park (KCGS) - MD

Get your TSA background check. Fly in here and you're 20 minutes from DC via DC Metrorail. With lots of access to places to stay and sights in DC, there is also the MtMt. Vernon Trail that takes you south through Alexandria to Mt. Vernon.

Frederick Muni (KFDK) - MD

Visit AOPA headquarters at the airport. It's an easy bike into town. Check out the murals on the bridges and antique shops in town.

Ocean City (26N) - MD

What could be better than landing just blocks from the beach and the resort area of Ocean City. There are dedicated bicycle lanes on West Avenue and on the Boardwalk that's less than a mile away. Note that you can't ride your bike on the boardwalk.

Massachusetts

Chatham Muni (KCQX) - MA

Explore Cape Cod from this airport. There's nearby restaurants to enjoy. The Old Colony Rail Trail is right next to the airport. This also links up with the Cape Cod Rail Trail that will take you past lighthouses and the Cape Cod National Seashore.

Martha's Vineyard (KMVY) - MA

Land at Martha's Vineyard and you are in the middle of the island. A bike let's you explore the beaches, towns, dining, and activities.

Provincetown (KPVC) - MA

Out on the tip of Cape Cod, Provincetown is an easy flight, over water, or following the cape. The beach is walking distance from the airport. A bike is a great way to explore the cape and town.

Michigan

Charlevoix (KCVX) - MI

The airport is just a quick sidewalk bike ride from the town of Charlevoix. Be sure to bike the side streets with the Mushroom Houses. Stay at a bed & breakfast and bike the Lake to Lake trail. It's a great day ride up to Petosky and back.

Mackinac Island (KMCD) - MI

You need a bike since there are no cars allowed on the island. There's a wonderful paved trail that circles the island. The roads on the island are easy to navigate with many interesting sites to see from forts to old graveyards.

Kalamazoo (KAZO) - MI

The Kal Haven trail goes from Kalamazoo to South Haven on Lake Michigan. And don't miss the Air Zoo at the airport.

Sebewaing Township (98G) - MI

Bike into this small town on the thumb of Mighican on Saginaw Bay. Check if bikes are available at the airport.

Cherry Capital Airport - Traverse City (KTVC) - MI

There's a great network of bike trails along western Michigan. Check if bikes are available at the airport.

Minnesota

Crystal Airport (KMIC) - MN

The Minneapolis area has numerous dedicated bike paths. You'll find a bike trail right at the exit to the airport.

Missouri

Creve Coeur Airport (1H0) - MO

Fly into this airport on the Missouri River. It's a short ride on a bike trail near the airport to the Katy Trail. Cross the river to the north side at the Page bridge trailhead with dedicated bike lanes.

Hermann Municipal (63M) - MO

You can access the Katy Trail about 2 miles north of this airport.

Jefferson City Airport (KJEF) - MO

The 237 mile long Katy Trail goes right past the airport. To get into town, use the Missouri River Skywalk.

Sedalia Regional (KDMO) - MO

Just over a mile west of the airport is the city of Sedalia where with an art museum, historic downtown, and the Missouri State Fair. From here you also have easy access the Katy Trail.

Washington Regional (KFYG) - MO

Here's another of the many airports that give you access to the Katy Trail. A couple miles south is Washington, Missouri, with bike access across the Missouri river bridge.

Montanna

West Yellowstone (KWYS) - MT

There's a Jeep trail right at the exit to the airport that will take you into West Yellowstone. Check if bikes are available at the airport.

Nebraska

Pioneer Village (0V3D) - NE

Pioneer Village has been around since I was a kid. The museum is right next to the airport and the town of Minden is just a short distance away.

New Jersey

Cape May (KWWD) - NJ

Bike into town and spend some time on the beaches. While you are there, check out the WWII gun emplacements guarding the inlet to Delaware Bay.

Ocean City Municipal (26N) - NJ

What could be better that biking to the beach and the Ocean City Boardwalk? Join the numerous other bicyclists enjoying the area. Heading northeast will get you to the Atlantic City Boardwalk too.

New Mexico

Los Alamos (KLAM), NM

It's a short bike into town. Check out the museum and Oppenheimer's house on Bathtub Row.

New York

Brockport (7G0) - NY

The airport is about 1.5 miles south of the Erie Canal Bike Trail. This is also part of the 750 mile Empire State Trail from Buffalo to New York City.

Canandaigua (KIUA) - NY

Bike into this picturesque small town. Enjoy a waterfront meal or stay the night at a hotel on Canandaigua Lake.

Corning-Painted Post (7N1) - NY

Corning is a small, very walkable and bikeable town. Visit the Corning Museum of Glass or the Rockwell Museum. There are plenty of restaurants and shops on their main street and a couple of hotels. The town is a short distance from the airport.

Finger Lakes Regional (0G7) - NY

Bike into Seneca Falls.

Fishers Island (0B8) - NY

This looks like a great small island to explore. Check for bikes at the FBO.

Lake Placid (KLKP) - NY

This airport is just south of Lake Placid. See the Olympic Museum and training facilities, or hike a mountain.

Penn Yan (KPEO) - NY

Pick up the Keuka Lake Outlet Trail just north of the airport in Penn Yan.

Plattsburgh (KPBG) - NY

City streets take you to the paved Terry Gordon Bike Path long Lake Champlain. This is part of New York's Empire State Trail. For the adventurous, you can try the 40 mile Triple Ferry Bike Loop around Lake Champlain.

Skaneateles (6B9) - NY

About a 2 mile ride into town on quiet roads. Visit the parks, restaurants, shops, and B&B's along and near the waterfront. There's also a Bed and Breakfast (Hobbit Hollow) next to the airport.

North Carolina

First Flight (KFFA) - NC

This is a must for any pilot. It's a large place so a bicycle helps get around the birthplace of powered flight.

Dare County (KMQI) - NC

Take the bike trail into Manteo. Stay overnight at a bed & breakfast. Visit the Ft. Raleigh outdoor museum on the north end of the island. Be sure to visit the museum in the FBO with displays of Civil Air Patrol and U.S. Navy from WWII.

Ocracoke Island (W95), NC

This is a nice small island to explore.

Ohio

Bowling Green (KBWG) - OH

The airport is right across the street from the town and Bowling Green State University. It's an easy ride into town and lots of restaurants downtown.

Burke Lakefront (KBKL) - OH

Downtown Cleveland awaits: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Great Lakes Science Center, USS Cod Submarine, International Women's Air & Space Museum in the terminal. Easily connects through Cleveland to Tremont and the Cuyahoga Valley bike trail to Zoar and eventually New Philadelphia.

Carroll County Airport (KTSO) - OH

Just across the road from the airport is a gravel drive that leads to the Bluebird Farm Park with a small covered bridge. Continue over the bridge and the road leads up into Carrollton.

Cincinnati West (I67) - OH

Just about a 1 mile ride to the east is the Cincinnati Whitewater Forest.

Delaware Co. (KDLZ) - OH

Out the gate to the north, it's an easy ride through a housing development with nicely paved sidewalks but the street is wide and has little traffic. The town of Delaware and Ohio Wesleyan University are not far away.

Freeman Swank Farms Airport (0OH5) - OH

This is a well kept grass strip near Butler, Ohio. The owner welcomes visitors. Call to check field conditions. It's a short ride to the 18.5 mile rural scenic Richland B&O Trail from Butler to Mansfield.

Greene County (I19) - OH

Bike out the access road downhill to the Creekside Trail. The hill out of the airport is steep, so be prepared on your trip back. The road links you to the large Dayton area bike trail system. The USAF Museum is about 15 miles on a paved rail trail.

Geauga Co. (7G8) - OH

Amish country and town of Middlefield is just north of the airport. The Maple Highlands Trail goes right past the airport. You can bike north on this trail to Chardon, Ohio.

New Philadelphia (KPHD) - OH

Shoenbrunn Village is just south of the airport. There is an antique carousel in the Tuscora Park. A bike trail from Cleveland is planned to be extended to New Philly.

Newark (KVTA) - OH

City streets and sidewalks to Newark Earthworks. There are two sites. Be sure to check the northern section at the golf course built around the mounds.

Parr (42I) - OH

Bike into Zanesville via city streets and try out the "Y" bridge.

Put-In-Bay (3W2) - OH

You're on an island! Bike to Perry's Monument. Catch a boat to North Bass. Enjoy the restaurants and beaches.

Urbana (I74) - OH

There's an easy ride into downtown Urbana, Ohio. One 1-mile south of the airport is the Simon Kenton Trail. Bike to Springfield, Dayton, and Cincinnati via bike trails.

Willard (8G1) - OH

Bike into Willard. East of Chicago Pizza across the street; try their pizza buffet.

Oregon

Sunriver Airport (S21) - OR

Bike into town or take some of the numerous bike trails in Sunriver right outside the ariport gate. There are over 40 miles of flat and paved bike trails to discover.

Pennsylvania

Beaver County (KBVI) - PA

With city streets and some sidewalks, you can bike into town and down to the river.

Franklin (KFKL) - PA

Town of Franklin and access to the Samual Justus Trail in the valley. Check the hill before you try this one. You can also get the courtesy car for a few hours to get you to the trail in the valley.

Gettysburg (W05) - PA

A bicycle ride through the battlefield will give you a perspective you can't get in a car or tour bus. Bike along the high water mark of the battlefield. See what it was like to make it up Little Round Top. Bike past the Wheatfield and Devil's Den. The park Visitor Center has a wonderful Cyclorama of the battle.

Piper Memorial (KLHV) - PA

Bike to the Piper Aircraft Museum or into town.

Slatington Airport (69N) - PA

The Delaware & Lehigh awaits. Cross the Lehigh River south of the airport and this trail takes you south to Northampton with plans to continue to Philadelphia.

Williamsport (KIPT) - PA

Easy access to town and the Susquehanna Greenway Trail runs right near the airport.

Zelienople (KPJC) - PA

Visit the small town of Harmony.

Rhode Island

Block Island (KBID) - RI

Block Island, out in Long Island Sound, is a great place to visit for the day or longer. Mopeds and bikes are available at the airport.

South Carolina

Hilton Head (KHXD) - SC

Bike to the beach or your resort.

South Dakota

Custer County (KCUT) - SD

Experience the Black Hills of South Dakota on the Mickelson Trail with over 100 railroad bridges and four hard rock tunnels on this 109 mile bike trail. Just a couple miles north is the town of Custer with places to see and dine.

Wall (6V4) - SD

Highway signs for Wall Drug are scattered across the region. This is a definite place you have to visit. It's an easy bike or walk from the airport. Don't forget to try the donuts and get your picture with the Jackalope.

Tennesee

Knoxville Downtown (KDKX) - TN

Land on an island and bike off onto the Knoxville Greenway Trails System into downtown or other places of interest. Turn left across the river and you will find the Ijams Nature Center with 12 miles of hiking trails and a lot of mountain bike trails.

Texas

Galveston (KGLS) - TX

Bike near or far from the airport on Galveston island and there is surely something to do. Moody Gardens is right next to the airport. The long Galveston Seawall Boulevard with shops, restaurants, and public beach is not far away.

Stinson Muni (KSSF) - TX

Visit San Antonio by bike! The San Antonio Riverwalk is at the entrance to the airport with a 15-mile network of trails. It weaves its way right into town along the San Antonio river with plenty of places to visit, dine, or stay along the way. The Greenway Trails site maps for over 80 miles of trails to explore.

Utah

Bryce Canyon (KBCE) - UT

The area is relatively flat and you can bike to the motel. You can also bike to Bryce Canyon National Park from the airport. Or take a short ride to Ruby's Inn that's not far from the airport, stay overnight, and catch a shuttle to the park.

Vermont

Burlington International (KBTV) - VT

There is a bike trail right at the entrance to the airport to get into Burlington. Stay overnight and ride the, not to be forgotten, 14 mile Island Line Trail across Lake Champlain. And do not miss taking the Bike Ferry.

Virginia

Abingdon (KVJI) - VA

You can bike into town from the airport. Check out the plays at the Barter Theatre. Abingdon is mile 0 on the 34 mile Virginia Creeper Trail. There are numerous trestles with a beautiful ride through forested Virginia. From Damascus, you can get a ride to the top of Whitetop Mountain and bike back, all downhill.

Luray (W45) - VA

Bike to the Luray Caverns or into town.

Tangier Island (KTGI) - VA

Bike or hike from the airport on this island in Chesapeake Bay.

Washington

Boeing King Co. (KBFI) - WA

If you like biking and exploring cities, Seatle is a bike friendly city. Exit to the north and there are bike lanes into the city.

Orcas Island Airport (KORS) - WA

This island airport has bicycles available, camping on-site, and easy access the town of Eastsound on a path at the south end of the airport. This is a great place to see the San Juan Islands and peek over the water at Canada.

West Virginia

Potomac Airpark (W35) - WV

Bike across the bridge to Hancock, MD. There's a bike shop in town if you need it and a number of restaurants. The C&O Towpath Trail is part of the Great Allegheny Passage and runs from Pittsburgh to Washington, DC. Ft. Frederick, a French and Indian War fort, is 15 miles down the trail to the east.

Summersville (KSXL) - WV

Land on this penninsula and take the Long Point Trail that's right next to the airport.

Wisconsin

Cable Union (3CU) - WI

There's enough bike trails out of this airport to spend a whole summer. You will find info on the trails at the CAMBA website. Bike into Cable, or pick a trail for a day or pack for overnight. CAMBA has numerous resources to get you ready for some biking fun. Biking up there is active all year round.

Ephraim/Fish Creek (3D2) - WI

What's not to like about a nearby park? The Peninsula State Park is only about 1 mile from the airport. Make a circuit through the park and visit Fish Creek for restaurants and sights. Ephriam is another stop just to the east of the park. Don't forget to take home some Door County cherries. Contact the FBO for a local bike shop that delivers bikes to the airport.

Lake Chetek Municipal (Y23) - WI

Bike a small town in the North country of Wisconsin and enjoy Lake Chetek. Check if bikes are available at the airport.

Major Gilbert Field (4R5) - WI

Skip the ferry ride and land on Madeline Island. It's a short ride into the town of La Pointe. This is part of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.

Oshkosh (KOSH) - WI

The EAA Museum is right at the airport. It's easy to bike off the airport and right into town. Don't forget to bring your bike for EAA AirVenture.

Shell Lake Municipal (KSSQ) - WI

Bike a small town in the North Wisconsin and enjoy Shell Lake. Check if bikes are available at the airport.

Stevens Point Municipal (KSTE) - WI

Visit this airport and link up with the Green Circle Trail just southwest of the airport. Enjoy nature on this trail with lakes, rivers, wood bridges, forests, marshes, and maybe even spot at heron. The trail circles Stevens Point where you can also find places to explore and get something to eat before heading back.

Waukesha (KUES) - WI

This airport gives you easy access to the town of Waukesha, Bike Trails, and hotels. There's a small museum in the FBO.

Washington Island (2P2) - WI

Another island! You'll see from their island map there are plenty of things to do. Schoolhuse Beach is a short distance north of the airport and has a magnificient stone beach with crystal clear water. Check for a fishboil fly-in. Just be careful, and plan for the short grass strip.

Wausau (KAUW) - WI

Bike to Memorial Park on the Wisconsin River. The airport is right next to a residentala area. It should be an easy ride to a restaurant or other parrs of town. Check if bikes are available at the airport.

Wyoming

Cheyenne (KCYS) - WY

Bike trails border the airport with access to Cheyenne.

Jackson Hole (KJAC) - WY

There's a paved bike trail just outside the airport exit on Rt. 26. This gives you access to Jackson Hole and Grand Teton NP. Biking around Jenny Lake would be awesome.

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