California Airport Is The Epicenter Of The Avgas Dispute

Reid-Hillview Airport, San Jose

Reid-Hillview Airport in San Jose lies within the Santa Clara Valley, bounded by the Santa Cruz Mountains to the west and the Diablo Range to the east.

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SAN JOSE - The California airport that jolted the slow-moving transition to unleaded aviation fuel in the U.S. no longer supplies 100 Low Lead but still faces an uncertain future. Reid-Hillview Airport (RHV) has long been a source of contention in the community. It is bounded largely by residential...

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