Northgate Aviation Chico Jet Center Has You Covered!

Conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown Chico, Chico State University, and the Sierra Nevada Brewery. Family owned and operated for over 10 years, Northgate Aviation Chico Jet Center is a full-service fixed base operation ready to share our wonderful Chico Community with you.

Shell Aviation Fuel

Northgate Aviation Chico Jet Center is a Shell Aviation Fuel Distributor. Our Line Staff is dedicated to providing safe, courteous, and professional service in every way. We have two 5000 gallon Jet refuelers, two Avgas refuelers, GPU, Lav, and Lektro Aircraft Tugs to make your stay with us just like home. Let us know what you need and we will make it happen.

Catering Services

Northgate Aviation Chico Jet Center provides full-service catering with attention given to even the most particular tastes. Place your order with us today! We also provide complimentary ice, apples, coffee, tea, hot cocoa, hot cider, and reading materials. And there is always a great seat ramp side to watch the day unfold.

Aircraft Maintenance

Director of Maintenance Steve Larson, A&P, IA, is factory-trained, experienced and certified to service single and multi-engine piston aircraft to make sure you get back in the air and flying again. Our reputation for top-notch, quality annual inspections is second to none, and our attention to detail sets your mind at ease. We can also accommodate a custom service schedule to fit your needs, provide superior diagnostic and repairs, and aftermarket upgrades and improvements for your aircraft. Can't get to us? We can have our professional pilots come and pick up your aircraft!

Pilot Services

Northgate Aviation Chico Jet Center has two comfortable lounges, computers available for flight planning, two courtesy cars to pop into town for a meal or a movie, and two tricycle bikes to head over to Foodie Cafe for lunch. If pilots need anything, all they need to do is ask. Remember, we treat you like family!



Here is a full list of the services we offer:

  • Aviation Fuel (Jet A, Jet A with additive, 100LL)
  • Aircraft Parking
  • GPU & LAV Service
  • Hangar Space Availability
  • Aircraft Charter Brokerage
  • On-Site Aircraft Maintenance
  • Weather Briefing and Flight Planning Computers
  • Catering Coordination and Handling
  • Courtesy Crew Cars
  • Pilots Lounge
  • Passenger Lounge
  • Pilot Store
  • Wi-Fi Internet Access
  • Private Conference Room
  • Hertz Rental Cars on airport
  • Complimentary Apples, Coffee, Tea, Cider, and Cocoa
  • Ice Machine
  • Snack and Drink Vending Machine