# ACV — California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport > Machine-readable reference for ACV. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/acv HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/acv Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/acv.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ACV.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-03T00:33:09.239+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport - IATA: ACV - ICAO: KACV - City: Arcata/Eureka - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/Los_Angeles - Distance from city: 13 km (8 mi) north of Arcata; 24 km (15 mi) north of Eureka - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 1 - Official website: https://www.flyacv.com/ ## Overview Welcome California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV) stands as a small yet robust gateway to the North Coast, offering unique weather reliability that's especially crucial in this foggy part of Northern California. Situated 13 km (8 miles) north of Arcata and 24 km (15 miles) north of Eureka, ACV is the region's only commercial airport, prized for its instrument approach capabilities which ensure consistent operations when surrounding airports might face weather-induced disruptions. Despite its size, its strategic location on the Redwood Coast grants travelers efficient access to the stunning Humboldt Bay area and beyond. At a glance ACV operates two runways, serving passengers predominantly through a single terminal shared by United Airlines and Avelo Airlines. While flight options are sparse, with notable service limitations, the airport compensates for these with a high-tech approach system acclaimed by local authorities, ensuring it remains the most reliable choice for air travel in Humboldt County. Terminals & layout The single passenger terminal at ACV is designed to handle the moderate traffic typical of regional hubs. You'll find it uncluttered and straightforward… ## Terminals (1) - **Main terminal** — airlines: United, Avelo URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acv/terminals/main-terminal ## Dining (2) - **Silver Lining Café** — Main Terminal · Coffee & Light Fare · Casual · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acv/restaurants/silver-lining-caf - **Silver Lining Grill** — Main Terminal · American · Casual · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acv/restaurants/silver-lining-grill ## Shops (1) - **Silver Lining Café Retail Counter** — Main Terminal · Snacks & Grab-and-go URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acv/shops/silver-lining-caf-retail-counter ## Parking (5) - **Airport parking** — Surface lot · On airport property URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acv/parking/airport-parking - **Long-Term Parking Lot** — Surface lot · Adjacent to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acv/parking/long-term-parking-lot - **Long-term uncovered lot** — Walking distance to terminal · /X/day, /X/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acv/parking/long-term-uncovered-lot - **Short-Term Parking Lot** — Surface lot · Adjacent to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acv/parking/short-term-parking-lot - **Short-term uncovered lot** — Walking distance to terminal · /X/day, /X/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acv/parking/short-term-uncovered-lot ## Ground transport (15) - **City Cab** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acv/transport/city-cab - **Door to Door Airporter Shuttle Service** — Shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acv/transport/door-to-door-airporter-shuttle-service - **Hotel and private shuttles** — Shuttle · 15-30 min to nearby hotels · By reservation or limited schedules URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acv/transport/hotel-and-private-shuttles - **Hum Van Airport Transport** — Shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acv/transport/hum-van-airport-transport - **Humboldt Transit Authority** — Public bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acv/transport/humboldt-transit-authority - **Lyft** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acv/transport/lyft - **Redwood Transit System Route 20** — Bus · 30-40 min to downtown Eureka · Several times per day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acv/transport/redwood-transit-system-route-20 - **Rental car agencies** — On-airport rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acv/transport/rental-car-agencies - **Rental car shuttles and walk-up access** — Shuttle · 2-5 min walk or ride to rental car areas · Coordinated with rental counters URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acv/transport/rental-car-shuttles-and-walk-up-access - **Rideshare** — Rideshare · About 10-15 minutes to Arcata; about 20-25 minutes to Eureka URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acv/transport/rideshare - **Rideshare services (Uber/Lyft)** — Rideshare · 15-20 min to Arcata; 25-30 min to Eureka · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acv/transport/rideshare-services-uber-lyft - **Shuttle** — Shuttle · About 10-25 minutes to nearby destinations URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acv/transport/shuttle - **Taxi** — Taxi · About 10-15 minutes to Arcata; about 20-25 minutes to Eureka URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acv/transport/taxi - **Taxi services** — Taxi · 15-20 min to Arcata; 25-30 min to Eureka · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acv/transport/taxi-services - **Uber** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/acv/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Insider_: ACV’s instrument capabilities during coastal fog make it a trusted choice over distant airports in bad weather. - _Local_: Take the Door to Door Airporter Shuttle Service or Hum Van for transfers to Eureka or Arcata; they’re often more practical than rideshare options. - _Money_: For short visits, use the free 30-minute parking to save on costs; it’s ideal for meet & greets. - _Time_: Book flights early, especially on United and Avelo, due to limited flight schedules. - _Avoid_: Don't count on in-terminal dining; plan meals at nearby locales before your flight. - _Quiet_: Opt for ground transport over car rentals if you’re staying local—it’s less stressful and more economical. - _Time_: Remember, the drive from ACV to Arcata or Eureka can take longer than expected, so build in buffer time for your itinerary. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/ACV.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/acv/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/acv/departures — HTML page with live departures