Airplane Field

Brigantino Park (SBSS)

Hollister, CA

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At a glance

Flying area
Aircraft
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceNot applicable
Flying rules
Power
Smoke
AMANot sure
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers and their guests
Field accessOpen to the public
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursDaylight only
At the field
FacilitiesPortable toilets (porta-potty)
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Grass (Turf)
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Soaring only (winch launch); no turbines.
Guests welcome; AMA required.

Recreational pilots need an FAA TRUST certificate, and aircraft over 250 g must be FAA registered.

About this field

Brigantino Park on San Juan Rd in Hollister is a large thermal soaring field used by the South Bay Soaring Society. Gliders are launched by winch, and the site has grass pits, porta-pots and a spectator area. It is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (2023-CBO-02312-FRIA).

Flying is daylight only and soaring only, with no turbines. Guests are welcome with AMA membership, and the club offers free sailplane instruction. SBSS holds its monthly thermal-duration contest here; check the club website for dates before visiting.

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