I just got an email from the airport manager. BTW: The "obstruction
lighting" is something the state did to us a couple years ago. Although
people have been operating in and out of these airports at night for
years, the state decided a few years ago that night operating permits
would be pulled if trees were not cut back. We have one airport that
has already lost its night permit (RIU) because there are endangered
species in the trees. Now O61 may lose its night operating permit. At
another airport (Grass Valley, I believe) they added giant polls with
lights on the top to warn you about the trees. Honestly, I believe the
giant polls (about 40 feet high) are more dangerous than the trees.

-Robert



Robert:
We have listed with Cal-trans as one of our CIP projects an AWOS.
However, there is a point system where you have to qualify.
Furthermore, we don't have the required matching funds at this time if
we were offered the grant for an AWOS. We are in the process of
completing an obstruction lighting project so the airport can maintain
it's current operational status. There is no broadband service here at
my office, we still do it the old fashion way. This time of year we
rarely see fog, however you never know, it can come and go every few
minutes because we are on the edge just over the hill to the west. If
you want call me on my cell, (XXX) XXX-XXXX I'll be happy to discuss it
further.
Bob