1Q2

VFR

SPAULDING

SUSANVILLE · CALIFORNIA

Elev
5,115.8'
Longest RWY
4,600'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:35Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 1Q2 SPAULDING showing runway layout — runways 16/34
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 1Q2
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,915.8'
MSL · field 5,115.8' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34
H/W +1 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF 1Q2

1Q2 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSVE (SUSANVILLE MUNI) · 18.8 NM away. Conditions at 1Q2 may differ.

METAR · KSVE

Observed 21:35Z

KSVE 112135Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 29/M02 A3008 RMK A01 P000
Wind
080° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
29°C / -2°C
Altimeter
30.08 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
7,825 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
16 NM NW
VFR sectional
KLAMATH FALLS
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 5,916 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
RNO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PETE HEIMBIGNER
Address
707 NEVADA ST, SUSANVILLE CA 96130

Flight service · Hours

FSS RNO
RENO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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080° · 3 kt
RWY 34
344°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 34

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 344° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 5,916 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored164° / 344°4,600 ftASPH34 R

Airport sketch

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

Top-down satellite sketch of 1Q2 SPAULDING in SUSANVILLE, CALIFORNIA, showing runways 16/34 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
1Q2 · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
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
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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

  • FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 16/34 FREQ - 122.8.

Other notes

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
  • MANAGERLASSEN CO DIR OF PUB WORKS.
  • MANAGERLASSEN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE SUSANVILLE.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 1Q2

Answer card
ICAO
1Q2
Name
SPAULDING
Location
SUSANVILLE, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
5,115.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,915.8 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 4,600 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
080° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

Spaulding Airport sits in Susanville, California. The field elevation is 5,115.8 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 4,600 ft long with an asphalt surface. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. The published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 5,915.8 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. That makes current weather and local terrain more important on arrival and departure. The airport sits in high country, so performance planning matters. Expect density altitude to be a real factor in warm weather. The published remarks also note medium intensity runway lights on 16/34. They are activated by frequency 122.8. For clearance delivery, contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380. The airport manager is the Lassen County Director of Public Works. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so plan to verify services directly with the airport operator before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 1Q2 Spaulding Airport?
The published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That works out to 5,915.8 ft MSL.
Does Spaulding Airport have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 1Q2. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you fly.
What is the longest runway at 1Q2 and what surface does it have?
The longest runway is 16/34. It is 4,600 ft long and has an asphalt surface.
Is 1Q2 towered?
No. Spaulding Airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.
How do I activate the runway lights at Spaulding Airport?
The medium intensity runway lights on 16/34 are activated by frequency 122.8. Verify the lighting procedure before night operations.
Who is the airport manager for 1Q2?
The airport manager is the Lassen County Director of Public Works. The remarks also say the manager can be reached at the Lassen County Public Works Office in Susanville.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Spaulding Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What should a pilot know before flying into 1Q2 in warm weather?
This is a high-elevation field at 5,115.8 ft MSL. Plan for performance loss and density altitude effects, especially on warm days.

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