1Q1 ECKERT FLD Airport Guide

Before you fly into 1Q1

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,426'

MSL · field 426' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 31

H/W +4 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF 1Q1

1Q1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPTV (PORTERVILLE MUNI) · 8.0 NM away. Conditions at 1Q1 may differ.

METAR · KPTV

Observed 01:56Z

KPTV 120156Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 36/13 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP065 T03610133 $

Wind: 280° @ 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 36°C / 13°C
Altimeter: 29.74 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 3,271 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

1Q1 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KVIS (VISALIA MUNI) · 19.0 NM away. Conditions at 1Q1 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 18:00Z–12 18:00Z

TAF KVIS 111720Z 1118/1218 VRB06KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

11 18:00Z–12 18:00Z

Wind: Variable at 6 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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 NE
VFR sectional: SAN FRANCISCO
ARTCC: ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility: RIU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: CURT SCHUTZE
Phone: (805) 701-2184
Address: 116 BRYANT STREET, OJAI CA 93023

Flight service · Hours

FSS RIU: RANCHO MURIETA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: DALGT

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

280° · 6 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 31

316°M

Head/Tail

+4 kt

Crosswind

5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
13/31Favored	136° / 316°	2,000 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
13	—	—	—	—	—	—	20', trees, 245' from thr, 130' R of cntrln, slope 1
31	—	—	—	—	—	—	15', trees, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 1Q1 ECKERT FLD in STRATHMORE, CALIFORNIA, showing runways 13/31 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

1Q1 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

1Q1 · CHART_SUPP

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
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available
Other services: INSTR,TOW

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.00

O42·Woodlake Airport·14.5 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.50

KTLR·Valley Air Crafts·13.4 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.00atO42Woodlake Airport14.5 nm
Jet A$6.50atKTLRValley Air Crafts13.4 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

NIGHT OPNS PROHIBITED.
FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
ARPT RAMP IS IN POOR COND WITH NMRS POTHOLES AND WIDE SECTION OF PAVEMENT UNRAVELING.

Runway surface & condition

13/31GWT 10000 LBS PRVDD BY ARPT MGR.

Approach & departure obstructions

13+20' TREES 185'-225' FM THR 125'L-125'R.
31+3 FT BUSHES AT THLD; +15 FT ROAD 0-125 FT FM THLD 125 FT L-125 FT R; +20 FT TREES 15-150 FT FM THLD 125 FT L-125 FT R.
13RY 13 /31 BSC MARKINGS & EDGES MARKED WITH 4 INCH WHITE LINES.
1321:1 OVER TREES TO DSPL THR
31RWY 31 APPROACH SLOPE 31:1 OVER TREES TO DSPL THR. APPROACH SLOPE 16:1 TO ROAD 253 FM DSPL THR ON CENTERLINE.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 1Q1

Answer card

ICAO: 1Q1
Name: ECKERT FLD
Location: STRATHMORE, CALIFORNIA
Elevation: 426 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,426 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 13/31 · 2,000 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 15°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 280° at 6 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 31

Eckert Fld (1Q1) is in Strathmore, California. The field elevation is 426 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 2,000 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the standard pattern at 1,426 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Night operations are prohibited, so plan to arrive and depart in daylight only. The airport also has a gross weight limit of 10,000 pounds per the airport manager.

The published remarks matter here. Runway 31 has tree and road obstructions on approach, with a displaced threshold. Runway 13 also has tree obstructions on approach. The ramp is reported to be in poor condition with potholes and a section of unraveling pavement. Runway markings are basic, with 4 inch white edge lines. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify services with the airport operator or call the field on CTAF before you go. For clearance delivery, Oakland ARTCC is listed at 510-745-3380.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Eckert Fld (1Q1)?

1Q1 has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 2,000 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.

Does Eckert Fld have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for 1Q1. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly in.

What is the pattern altitude at 1Q1?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to 1,426 ft MSL at this field elevation.

Is Eckert Fld towered?

No. 1Q1 has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

Can you fly into 1Q1 at night?

No. Night operations are prohibited at Eckert Fld. Plan daytime arrivals and departures only.

What runway obstructions should I know about at 1Q1?

Runway 31 has trees and a road on approach with a displaced threshold. Runway 13 also has trees on approach. Review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.

Which FBOs are on the field at Eckert Fld?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

Is there a weight limit at Eckert Fld?

Yes. The published gross weight limit is 10,000 pounds as provided by the airport manager. Verify your aircraft weight and performance before operating there.

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