Trade Winds Aviation

07/13/2026

Reid-Hillview Airport Community Day is coming back again on Saturday, September 26. Mark your calendar. Tell your friends.

07/03/2026

🇺🇸 4th of July Drone Show at Lake Cunningham Regional Park

If you’re flying into or out of Reid-Hillview Airport (RHV) this holiday weekend, please be aware of increased drone activity associated with the City of San José’s Independence Day celebration.

📅 Practice Flight: Friday evening, July 3
🎆 Drone Light Show: Saturday, July 4 (approximately 9:00 PM)
🎉 Festival Begins: 6:00 PM

While significant impacts to airport operations are not anticipated, pilots should remain vigilant and check current NOTAMs during preflight planning.

Fly safe, enjoy the holiday, and have a happy Independence Day! ✈️🇺🇸

06/19/2026

Trade Winds Aviaiton will host a FAA Safety Talk on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 starting at 17:00 PST

Title: Reid-Hillview Tower Pilot Outreach Briefing

Speakers: Jack Trieger and Joshua Vappie, Reid-Hillview Tower Air Traffic Controllers

Brief Description:

Pilots are invited to join Reid-Hillview Tower Controllers Jack Trieger and Joshua Vappie who will present a safety briefing on operations at the Reid Hillview Airport. The presentation will help pilots be more aware of safety concerns at the airport and thereby operate safely while on the surface and in the air. The briefing will cover the following topics:

• Airborne Traffic Conflicts
• Runway and Taxiway Efficiency
• PIREPS
• New Tower Equipment
• Questions and Open Discussion

Location of Seminar: Trade Winds Aviation, 2505 Cunningham Ave., San Jose, CA 95148

For more information and to registration click on this link:

Pilots are invited to join Reid-Hillview Tower Controllers Jack Trieger and Joshua Vappie who will present a safety briefing on operations at the Reid-Hillview Airport. The presentation will help pilots be more aware of safety concerns at the airport and thereby operate safely while on the surface a...

03/10/2026

Interested in learning more about the Ninety-Nines? Attend our next Chapter meeting on March 19th for a potluck and trivia night! RSVP at bit.ly/scv99triviapotluck

Southwest Section of The Ninety-Nines, Inc The Ninety-Nines, Inc, International Organization of Women Pilots

01/17/2026

Trade Winds Aviation will host a FAA Safety Seminar, Wednesday, January 28 starting at 5:00 PM.

Title: Reid-Hillview Tower – Pilot Outreach Briefing

Speaker: Jack Trieger, Reid-Hillview Tower Air Traffic Controller

Pilots are invited to join Jack Trieger and other Air Traffic Controllers who will present a safety briefing on operations at the Reid Hillview Airport. The presentation will help pilots be more aware of safety concerns at the airport and thereby operate safely while on the surface and in the air. The briefing will cover the following topics as well as provide a time for Q&A with the controllers:

• Read back / Hear back Errors
• Simultaneous Parallel Departures
• Winter Weather Operations
• Super Bowl Operational Impacts
• Reid-Hillview Tower Tours

Click on this link to register:

Pilots are invited to join Jack Trieger and other Air Traffic Controllers who will present a safety briefing on operations at the Reid-Hillview Airport. The presentation will help pilots be more aware of safety concerns at the airport and thereby operate safely while on the surface and in the air. T...

10/08/2025

Please be aware of this upcoming closure.

🚧 Construction Alert for RHV Tenants 🚧
Light rail work will temporarily impact access to RHV from Capitol Expressway. The Capitol & Cunningham intersection will be closed Oct. 13–17 for train bridge installation.

Please follow detour signs and access Reid-Hillview Airport via Tully & Swift or Ocala & John Montgomery Dr.

Thank you for your patience during this important infrastructure project.

09/26/2025

Don’t miss out on this fun event

Tomorrow is RHV Airport Day! Join us Saturday the 27th from 10am–3pm for food trucks, live music, rockets, RC planes, parachute drops, and 100+ community booths—including Archer Aviation. The weather’s looking great, so bring family and friends for a day of fun! Hosted by CAAPSO and 200+ awesome volunteers. More info or to donate: www.caapso.org

Parking for people with disabilities can park along Cunningham Avenue. There is also plenty of parking for free general admission along Swift Avenue and John Montgomery Drive. There is also a free shuttle from Eastridge Mall. See you at Airport Day!

09/05/2025

Please take note of the following announcement.

🚧 ✈️ Heads up, Reid-Hillview Community!

The City of San José will be giving Cunningham Avenue a fresh new look! Work runs from Tully Rd. to the airport terminal entrance with the following schedule:

Sept 25 (night): Old asphalt removal

Sept 28 (night): New paving + overlay

Following weeks: Utility adjustments & fresh striping 🎉

✅ Airport access will stay open with flaggers guiding traffic, though brief delays are possible.

Thanks for your patience as we improve the roadway for smoother access to RHV!

09/01/2025

There was a tragic incident that occurred on August 26v involving an aircraft rented from Trade Winds Aviation. The NTSB investigation is ongoing and Trade Winds is fully cooperating. Since the incident there has been rampant speculation as to the cause. This is a difficult situation for the family of the pilot, our employees, and our Members. Until yesterday we have not been able to make any public comments, and we understand the frustration by many with the lack of communication. Please read below our statement on this incident.

Statement on Recent Aviation Accident and Ongoing Investigation

We are deeply saddened to confirm that a fatal aviation incident occurred on August 26, involving a privately operated Cessna 172S departing from Reid Hillview Airport at approximately 3:10pm local time. Tragically, the pilot—who was the sole occupant of the aircraft—did not survive.

Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the individual during this incredibly difficult time. We are working closely with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), who are leading a thorough investigation into the incident.

In the immediate aftermath of the incident, there has been public speculation suggesting mechanical failure. At this time, we urge the public and media to refrain from drawing conclusions while the official investigation is underway.

While we will not discuss specifics pending the findings of investigators, we are aware that early indications point to factors unrelated to mechanical malfunction. We are fully cooperating with the authorities as they examine all aspects of this tragic event, including the possibility of intentional actions by the pilot.

As always, safety remains our highest priority, and we stand with our partners in aviation and law enforcement as they work to uncover the facts.

Further updates will be provided as information becomes available through official channels.

08/06/2025

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