For a flight to Crescent City, compare the local Del Norte County Regional Airport (CEC) with California Redwood Coast–Humboldt County Airport (ACV). CEC is the closest airport, while ACV has service from several airlines.
- Local airport: CEC is in Crescent City near the Oregon border.
- Alternative: ACV is in McKinleyville, California.
- Ground transport: Rental cars and public or private transport options are available at both airports.
The Closest Airport: Del Norte County Regional Airport
Del Norte County Regional Airport, also called Jack McNamara Field, is Crescent City’s local airport near the Oregon border. Del Norte County owns it, and the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority manages it. Its IATA code is CEC.
CEC handles commercial and general aviation. Scheduled service to and from Oakland International Airport is provided by Essential Air Service carrier Advanced Air, which operates 30-passenger regional jets. Flight schedules can change, so check the official site before you go.
From Westward Inn rooms, CEC is about a 9-minute drive or a 60-minute walk. If you plan to rent a car, Avis and Budget are available in the passenger terminal during scheduled airline service. Outside those hours, the airport authority gives the Cal Ore Life Flight FBO as an alternative rental location.
CEC has free airport parking. If you plan to leave a vehicle there for more than two weeks, the airport asks you to notify Airport Administration.
Flying into California Redwood Coast–Humboldt County Airport
ACV is in McKinleyville and can be an alternative if its airline connections better fit your itinerary.
United serves San Francisco, Los Angeles and Denver; Breeze serves Las Vegas, Burbank and Provo; and Alaska Airlines serves Seattle-Tacoma. Alamo, Hertz and National are among the car-rental contacts for ACV.
Ground transport resources for ACV include Door to Door Airport Transportation and Redwood Transit. Confirm arrangements with the relevant provider before travelling, as services and schedules may change.
Rental Cars and Ground Transport
At CEC, rental availability depends on when your flight arrives: Avis and Budget are available in the terminal during scheduled airline service, while the FBO is an alternative outside those hours.
The airport authority gives the FBO rental-car location’s hours as 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, seven days per week, with reservations. You can arrange reservations through Avis or Budget.
Redwood Coast Transit provides airport shuttle and Dial-A-Ride service at CEC. Taxi service is also available; arriving passengers can check the terminal display boards for local options, including Coastal Cab Company.
At ACV, Alamo, Hertz and National provide car-rental contacts. Door to Door Airport Transportation and Redwood Transit are among the transportation resources. For an onward trip, the guide to Crescent City to Brookings, Oregon covers that route.
Planning the Final Leg to Crescent City
US 101 is the primary interregional highway corridor connecting California’s North Coast and links the county seats of Ukiah, Eureka and Crescent City. If you are driving from ACV or approaching Crescent City by road, it is the main corridor to keep in mind.
Before setting out, check Caltrans’ California Highway Information Network for current highway conditions, or call 1-800-427-7623. Crescent City’s weather by month can also help you plan for local conditions.
FAQs
Which airport is closest to Crescent City?
Del Norte County Regional Airport (CEC), also called Jack McNamara Field, is in Crescent City.
Which airlines serve ACV?
Airlines serving ACV include United, Breeze and Alaska Airlines, with destinations including San Francisco, Las Vegas and Seattle-Tacoma.
Can you rent a car at CEC?
Yes. Avis and Budget are available in the terminal during scheduled airline service. The airport authority gives an FBO rental location for other hours, with reservations.
Is public transportation available at CEC?
Redwood Coast Transit provides airport shuttle and Dial-A-Ride service. Taxi service is also available from the airport.