Yosemite Gateway

Fly to the gateway of Yosemite National Park. Land at Columbia or Pine Mountain Lake, grab a rental car, and experience one of America's most iconic national parks.

Duration

Full Day

Difficulty

Moderate

Total Distance

130 nm

Flying Time

1.3 hr flying time

Stops

2 stops

Region

Sierra Nevada

Trip Highlights

Yosemite access
Waterfalls
Giant sequoias
Alpine meadows

Itinerary — 2 Stops

O22 — Columbia Airport

Columbia, CA · 2,118 ft · 4,302 ft runway

Columbia - closest to Yosemite

Top Activities

Columbia State Historic Park ★ 4.8
Jack Douglass Saloon ★ 4.5
Columbia Candy Kitchen ★ 4.7
Fallon House Theatre ★ 4.6

↓ Continue to stop 2

KPML — Pine Mountain Lake Airport

Groveland, CA · 2,930 ft · 3,460 ft runway

Pine Mountain Lake - Groveland gateway

Top Activities

Iron Door Saloon ★ 4.4
Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course ★ 4.3
Air Galore Car Rental - Pine Mountain Lake ★ 4.8

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