Reid-Hillview Airport Launching Sales of G100UL

California airport has received 7,500 gallons of the STC-approved replacement for 100LL.

Russ Niles

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 10:38 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV) in San Jose, California. [Courtesy: San Jose Convention and Visitor Bureau]

Key Takeaways:

GAMI's G100UL unleaded high-octane fuel is set for its first retail sale at Reid-Hill-View Airport (KRHV) in San Jose, California, an airport that previously banned leaded fuel.
Despite being STC-approved for all engines, the fuel's lack of an ASTM International specification caused initial distribution challenges, with most companies refusing transport.
The commercial availability of G100UL carries legal implications for California FBOs, requiring them to offer less-leaded fuel options based on a prior lawsuit settlement.

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The first retail sale of General Aviation Modifications Inc.’s G100UL unleaded high-octane fuel will likely take place Wednesday at Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV) in San Jose, California.

The airport, operated by Santa Clara County, received 7,500 gallons of the supplemental type certificate (STC)-approved replacement for 100LL on Monday, and employees loaded it into one of two fuel trucks operated by the county.