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  "ident": "khaf",
  "icao": "KHAF",
  "name": "Half Moon Bay Airport",
  "city": "Half Moon Bay",
  "state": "CA",
  "regionSlug": "norcal",
  "lat": 37.513,
  "lon": -122.501,
  "scores": {
    "grub": 8,
    "scene": 5,
    "ops": 3,
    "access": 3,
    "fuel": 1
  },
  "totalScore": 20,
  "tier": "trip",
  "bestBite": "A naked lobster roll and a bowl of clam chowder dense enough to hold your spoon upright at Sam's Chowder House.",
  "synopsis": "Half Moon Bay (KHAF) is the undisputed gold standard for West Coast fly-in dining. Built directly on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, this 5,000-foot strip drops you into Princeton-by-the-Sea, a working harbor where commercial fishing boats share the water with big-wave surfers. The access is flawless. You can eat on the ramp at the Pilot Light Cafe, famous for its heavy-hitting smash burgers, or take a ten-minute walk down a coastal trail to Pillar Point Harbor. There, you will find a dense cluster of exceptional seafood, from the tempura fish and chips at Barbara's Fishtrap to the legendary lobster rolls at Sam's Chowder House. The persistent marine layer and localized turbulence on approach require sharp piloting, but the culinary payoff is unmatched. Fill up at the self-serve pumps and enjoy the finest coastal meal accessible by a light aircraft.",
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      "name": "Pilot Light Cafe",
      "type": "cafe",
      "walkMinutes": 2,
      "onField": true,
      "note": "Famous for the $100 Smash Burger and aviation-themed patio."
    },
    {
      "name": "Sam's Chowder House",
      "type": "restaurant",
      "walkMinutes": 15,
      "onField": false,
      "note": "Iconic naked lobster rolls and clam chowder with ocean views."
    },
    {
      "name": "Barbara's Fishtrap",
      "type": "restaurant",
      "walkMinutes": 12,
      "onField": false,
      "note": "Historic shack serving tempura-style fish and chips."
    },
    {
      "name": "Half Moon Bay Brewing Company",
      "type": "bar",
      "walkMinutes": 12,
      "onField": false,
      "note": "House-brewed craft beers and outdoor fire pits."
    },
    {
      "name": "Mezza Luna",
      "type": "restaurant",
      "walkMinutes": 10,
      "onField": false,
      "note": "Authentic Italian seafood pasta in the historic Princeton Inn."
    },
    {
      "name": "Ketch Harbor Pub",
      "type": "restaurant",
      "walkMinutes": 12,
      "onField": false,
      "note": "Classic fisherman's breakfast and crab sandwiches."
    }
  ],
  "transport": [
    "walk",
    "uber"
  ],
  "pilotBriefing": {
    "elevationFt": 66,
    "runwayLongestFt": 5000,
    "surface": "asphalt",
    "towered": false,
    "approaches": [
      "RNAV (GPS) RWY 12",
      "RNAV (GPS) RWY 30"
    ],
    "approachSummary": "RNAV 12, RNAV 30",
    "fuelAvailable": true,
    "fuelTypes": [
      "100LL"
    ],
    "rampFee": "None",
    "accessFriction": "Pilot Light Cafe is on-field — short walk"
  },
  "warnings": [
    "Unexpected turbulence may be encountered on final approach to Runway 12.",
    "Avoid flying directly over Pillar Point Air Force Station.",
    "Airport noise-sensitive areas located NW through NE."
  ],
  "nearbyAirports": [
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      "ident": "ksql",
      "distanceNm": 12
    },
    {
      "ident": "klvk",
      "distanceNm": 34
    },
    {
      "ident": "kapc",
      "distanceNm": 43
    },
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      "ident": "0q9",
      "distanceNm": 45
    },
    {
      "ident": "o69",
      "distanceNm": 45
    }
  ],
  "lastVerified": "2026-04-03",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-02-27",
  "status": "published",
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