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Six Airports With Nearby Beaches

FLYING looks at airports that bring GA pilots close enough to the beach that they can walk there from the ramp.

When you fly into Copalis State Airport in Washington, you land on the sand. [Courtesy: Copalis State Airport]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Pilots are encouraged to boost their flying activity in spring by visiting beach destinations, with the article highlighting several pilot-friendly airports.
  • The featured airports offer convenient access to beaches and local attractions, with various transportation options available from the airfield.
  • One unique destination is Copalis State Airport in Washington, which features a sand runway directly on the beach.
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With the arrival of increasingly hospitable spring weather in many places, pilots start looking for ways to boost their flying activity. This often includes making lists of new points of interest and places they have been meaning to visit for years.

As temperatures rise, beach destinations are likely to move to the top of the list. We gathered some of our favorite seaside spots and others from our wish list with the hope of encouraging people to start their travel seasons as soon as possible.

Jonathan Welsh

Jonathan Welsh is Lead Editor of Aviation Consumer and a private pilot who worked as a reporter, editor and columnist with the Wall Street Journal for 21 years, mostly covering the auto industry. His passion for aviation began in childhood with balsa-wood gliders his aunt would buy for him at the corner store. Follow Jonathan on Twitter @JonathanWelsh4

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