I have a training client who is purchasing a Cessna 421C and needs to base it at SJC for runway length. Can anyone suggest a way to obtain hangar space for his airplane while he waits to clear the long waiting list there?

Full disclosure - yes, I also train in brand C. My bad.

Good luck. I suppose an alternative might be community hangar through one of the fbos? No personal knowledge of availability. I can’t imagine the pricing isn’t tailored toward the G-V end of the scale though.

Depending where he really lives in the area another airport may make a lot more sense. While I don’t want to discourage anyone from respecting their personal minimums, 11,000’ is probably not strictly necessary for a 421. If he lives a little south, consider E16 San Martin. If he lives a bit north and east, consider KHWD Hayward. I would not discount KRHV Reid Hillview, but for a newbie I suppose one could consider it short but it’s not bad length for a twin Cessna - I do hear that the airport as a whole has gone downhill though. And up the peninsula we have many a twin Cessna at KSQL (my home base) or KPAO. I know all the arguments about runway length, but it is do-able with proper technique and risk management. If you want to instill good training thoughts for those eventualities, be sure to emphasize correct speed control on final and not “10 extra never hurts” type of thinking.

Good luck. I suppose an alternative might be community hangar through one of the fbos? No personal knowledge of availability. I can’t imagine the pricing isn’t tailored toward the G-V end of the scale though.

Depending where he really lives in the area another airport may make a lot more sense. While I don’t want to discourage anyone from respecting their personal minimums, 11,000’ is probably not strictly necessary for a 421. If he lives a little south, consider E16 San Martin. If he lives a bit north and east, consider KHWD Hayward. I would not discount KRHV Reid Hillview, but for a newbie I suppose one could consider it short but it’s not bad length for a twin Cessna - I do hear that the airport as a whole has gone downhill though. And up the peninsula we have many a twin Cessna at KSQL (my home base) or KPAO. I know all the arguments about runway length, but it is do-able with proper technique and risk management. If you want to instill good training thoughts for those eventualities, be sure to emphasize correct speed control on final and not “10 extra never hurts” type of thinking.

Yeah, then KSJC would be by far closest.