Named for a Local Legend: Crystal River's Captain Tom Davis Field and Citrus County's Aviation Heritage
Crystal River Airport, formally designated Captain Tom Davis Field (CGC), honors a local aviation figure whose contribution to the Citrus County flying community merited the lasting recognition of an airport namesake. Named airports carry a personal legacy that connects the facility to the community history around it, and Captain Tom Davis Field represents the civic pride that small Florida aviation communities invest in their local airfields.
Crystal River's natural environment shapes the flying experience here in distinctive ways — pilots departing westward from CGC cross the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, the Kings Bay manatee sanctuary, and the Gulf Coast marshes that define this stretch of Florida's Nature Coast. The airport serves as a practical base for pilots exploring one of Florida's most biologically rich coastal ecosystems, where the springs, rivers, and Gulf shallow waters create a landscape unlike anything else in the southeastern United States.
Crystal River Captain Tom Davis Field Airport - CGC Contact Information
Address, Phone Number, and Hours for an Airports in Crystal River, Florida.
| Name | Crystal River Captain Tom Davis Field Airport - CGC |
| Address | 718 North Lindberg Terrace, Crystal River FL 34429 Map |
| Phone | (352) 795-6868 |
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Map of Crystal River Captain Tom Davis Field Airport - CGC
Frequently Asked Questions: Crystal River Airport (Captain Tom Davis Field)
Is Crystal River Airport (CGC) open to transient pilots?
Yes, Captain Tom Davis Field is a public-use general aviation airport. Transient pilots are welcome to use the airport for fuel stops, tie-downs, and local exploration. The airport serves as a convenient entry point for visiting the Crystal River area and Citrus County's Nature Coast attractions.
What are the best local attractions accessible from Crystal River Airport?
Crystal River is famous for its population of West Indian manatees, particularly during winter months when warm spring water draws hundreds of manatees to Kings Bay. The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Three Sisters Springs, and extensive paddling and diving opportunities are all within a short drive of the airport.
Is fuel available at Captain Tom Davis Field?
Fuel availability at CGC should be confirmed through the Airport/Facility Directory or by contacting the airport before arrival. Small municipal airports in Citrus County may offer self-serve Avgas during posted hours. Pilot planning should include confirmed fuel availability for return legs.
Does Crystal River Airport have instrument approach procedures?
Instrument approach availability at CGC should be verified through current FAA approach chart publications or EFB applications. Nature Coast airports often operate in VFR-friendly conditions but can be affected by Gulf Coast fog and low visibility during certain weather patterns.
Who was Captain Tom Davis?
Captain Tom Davis was a figure in Citrus County's local aviation community whose contributions to flying and the local airport community were recognized through the honorary naming of the airport. Local aviation organizations and the Citrus County historical society may have further information about his legacy.