Our mission can be articulated in five major goals:
1. Promote and preserve safe and efficient operations at Reid-Hillview Airport to the benefit of the general aviation and the local community
2. Advance public understanding and interest in the beneficial use and utilization of the airport’s resources through education and social means
3. Engage our local community in aviation education, including awareness of aviation-related careers accessible via county airports
4. Represent the Reid Hillview aviation community with the local authorities and politicians, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Silicon Valley community at large
5. Provide a means for all parties interested in the future of Reid-Hillview Airport to network within the community
Near-term objectives
• Continue to work with County Supervisors and their staffs in anticipation of the next vote which could be the critical vote on the future of Reid HIllview Airport. This also includes working with other organizations and entities whose inputs can support Reid Hillview Airport.
• Encourage county to address existing expiring FBO Leases and develop realistic plans for longer-term land leases to encourage aviation investments and compatible commercial development at the airport.
• Continue working with pilot groups to enhance safety and reduce noise impacts on the community.
Why does it matter?
- Reid-Hillview is a “designated reliever” for San Jose Mineta Airport. 160,000 annual takeoffs & landings at Reid-Hillview offload airspace and runways at San Jose Mineta, enabling commercial airline growth.
- Reid-Hillview provides critical capacity for emergency services and disaster recovery operations.
- San Jose State’s Aviation Department enables multiple aviation-industry career options, and would shut down without the airport.
- Reid-Hillview enables local business, personal and charitable flights that can’t relocate to other airports.