0Q5

VFR

SHELTER COVE

SHELTER COVE · CALIFORNIA

Elev
73.4'
Longest RWY
3,407'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 0Q5
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,073.4'
MSL · field 73.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +9 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF 0Q5

0Q5 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFOT (ROHNERVILLE) · 31.7 NM away. Conditions at 0Q5 may differ.

METAR · KFOT

Observed 01:15Z

KFOT 280115Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM SCT025 12/08 A3010 RMK AO1
Wind
300° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.10 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
-492 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM W
VFR sectional
KLAMATH FALLS
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
OAK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHISTOPHER CHRISTIANSON
Address
9126 SHELTER COVE ROAD, WHITEHORN CA 95589

Flight service · Hours

FSS OAK
OAKLAND1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 10 kt
RWY 30
303°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 303° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,073 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored123° / 303°3,407 ftASPH12 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1210', tree, 400' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 20
3060', tree, 1000' from thr, 190' R of cntrln, slope 13

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
0Q5 · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Be alert for ultralights, hang gliders and parachuters in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • No practice low approaches or touch-and-go landings are permitted.Show FAA
  • Expect crosswinds, downdrafts and extended periods of fog year-round.Show FAA
  • Terrain rises 40 feet with a drop off located 500 feet north of runway 12 end.Show FAA
  • Golf carts operate on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Student pilot solo flights are prohibited.Show FAA
  • Airport use is restricted by the airport manager to aircraft having a maximum certificated gross takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or less. Contact the airport manager for additional information at 707-986-7447.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 30The approach ratio is 22 to 1 to the displaced threshold. There is a 37-foot tree 191 feet right and 341 feet from the end of runway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 0Q5

Answer card
ICAO
0Q5
Name
SHELTER COVE
Location
SHELTER COVE, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
73.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,073.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 3,407 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Shelter Cove Airport (0Q5) sits in Shelter Cove, California on the North Coast. Field elevation is 73.4 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 12/30, at 3,407 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The Chart Supplement does not publish a pattern altitude here. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or airport manager says otherwise. This is a coastal strip with weather that can change fast. Expect crosswinds, downdrafts and long stretches of fog year-round. Terrain rises near the field. There is also a drop off north of runway 12. Keep that in mind on departure and when setting up for final.

Published remarks also call out ultralights, hang gliders and parachuters in the area. No practice low approaches or touch-and-go landings are permitted. Student pilot solo flights are prohibited. Airport use is limited to aircraft with a maximum certificated gross takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or less. There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Verify services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Shelter Cove Airport (0Q5)?
0Q5 has one runway. It is 12/30 and it is 3,407 ft long with an asphalt surface.
Does Shelter Cove Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 0Q5. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach details before you fly.
Is Shelter Cove Airport towered?
No. 0Q5 is an untowered airport. CTAF is 122.9.
What is the pattern altitude at 0Q5?
The Chart Supplement does not publish a pattern altitude for 0Q5. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or airport manager says otherwise.
Are there any operating restrictions at Shelter Cove Airport?
Yes. No practice low approaches or touch-and-go landings are permitted. Student pilot solo flights are prohibited. Airport use is also restricted to aircraft with a maximum certificated gross takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or less.
What hazards should I expect at Shelter Cove Airport?
Plan for crosswinds, downdrafts and extended fog year-round. The published remarks also call out ultralights, hang gliders, parachuters and a terrain drop off north of runway 12.
Are there any FBOs on the field at 0Q5?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at Shelter Cove?
The published remark says to contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380 for clearance delivery.

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