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Pie in the Sky: In Pursuit of the ‘$300 Pizza’

Sometimes the best Italian dining is just a short GA flight away.

Alexis Cunningham in front of a Cessna 172 at Colorado Plains Regional Airport (KAKO). [Courtesy: Kevin Cortes]
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Key Takeaways:

  • The author and a companion flew a Cessna 172S to Colorado Plains Regional Airport (KAKO) specifically to try Miss Bea Havin, a highly-rated pizzeria located inside the Hayes Aviation FBO.
  • Founded by Chef Gordon Johnson, Miss Bea Havin serves as a community hub and is named in tribute to a World War II B-17 aircraft flown by the father of the airport manager.
  • The pizza "exceeded expectations," described as "amazing" with fresh, bold flavors, and was considered "worth flying for" by both the author and another pilot visiting the airport.
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AKRON, Colorado—One of my favorite excuses to go flying is the pursuit of great food.

On a sunny Saturday in late summer 2023, I found myself itching to try something new. I’d been hearing whispers about a charming little pizzeria called Miss Bea Havin, tucked away at the Colorado Plains Regional Airport (KAKO) inside the Hayes Aviation FBO. A quick online search turned up rave reviews and tantalizing images that sealed the deal. My girlfriend, Alex, usually hesitant about airport dining after one too many trips to the Greeley-Weld County Airport (KGXY) cafe, was surprisingly on board for this adventure.

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