Alonzo Richardson
Richardson Field is named in honor of Alonzo Richardson, a colorful PCC member who has been a keystone in the group since its earliest days.
During World War II, Alonzo spent three years in Europe as Squadron Engineering Officer with the 451st Bomb Squadron. The field is dedicated to the 111 brave men lost from the squadron during the war.
Directions to Richardson Field
The new PCC airfield is approximately 3.7 miles south of Highway 92 on the east side of Highway 1.
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Richardson Field, identified by the blue marker, is on the east side of Highway 1 between Dehoff Canyon Road and Verde Road, 3.7 miles south of Highway 92.
- Go south on Highway 1 from Highway 92.
- 1.5 miles SOUTH of Miramontes Point Road (the old Alves Dairy flying site) there is a sign on the right (WEST) for "Cowell Ranch Beach."
- About 500 feet further down there is a driveway on the left (EAST) side of the highway. THIS IS NOT IT!
- It's the NEXT driveway, and it's kind of hard to see because it is in the trees. The gate is a barbed wire fence, not a fabricated gate.
- Drive past it to Verde Road and make a U-TURN for safety.
- It is 0.75 miles NORTH of Verde Road on the right (EAST).
No-Fly Zone
This aerial photo indicates where we can fly: east of the east edge of the runway. The runway and airspace south of the runway are limited flight zones. (Click for bigger image.)
Flying Requirements
In addition to current AMA membership, pilots are required to sign the PCC Flying Rules. Print this PDF file, sign it and bring it to the field.
Google Earth Location
Here's a placemark for Richardson Field on Google Earth.
Latitude & Longitude
If you've got a GPS, set it to Latitude: 37°24'55.77"N, Longitude: 122°25'22.12"W (these are approximate, but close).