1Q5

VFR

GRAVELLY VALLEY

UPPER LAKE · CALIFORNIA

Elev
1,900'
Longest RWY
4,050'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:16Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 1Q5 GRAVELLY VALLEY showing runway layout — runways 01/19
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 1Q5
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,700'
MSL · field 1,900' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 01
H/W +3 · X/W 10 kt L

METAR & TAF 1Q5

1Q5 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KUKI (UKIAH MUNI) · 22.6 NM away. Conditions at 1Q5 may differ.

METAR · KUKI

Observed 22:16Z

KUKI 112216Z AUTO 32010G15KT 6SM HZ FEW001 39/09 A2979 RMK AO2 T03890089
Wind
320° @ 10G15 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Temp / Dew
39°C / 9°C
Altimeter
29.79 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
5,397 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
17 NM N
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 2,700 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
OAK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
FRANK AEBLY
Address
10025 ELK MTN ROAD, UPPER LAKE CA 95485

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
320° · 10 kt
RWY 01
014°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
10 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 01

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 01 · 014° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,700 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored14° / 194°4,050 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0136', trees, 600' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 16
19800', hill, 800' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 1

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 1Q5 GRAVELLY VALLEY in UPPER LAKE, CALIFORNIA, showing runways 01/19 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
1Q5 · 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
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

  • NO LNDG ON RY 19 DUE TO HILL NE OF ARPT.
  • NO TKOF ON RY 01 DUE TO HILL NE OF ARPT.
  • CAUTION: HANG GLIDER OPS; PARTICULARLY SUMMER MONTHS.
  • CAUTION: DO NOT LAND S OF HULL MOUNTAIN ROAD.
  • TREES PENETRATE THE TRNSL SFC ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ARPT.
  • BE ALERT FOR OCNL WILDLIFE ON RY.
  • FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
  • RWY IS UNPAVED; THERE MAY BE RUTS AND LARGE ROCKS ON RWY.

Runway surface & condition

  • 01/19300' STOPWAY AT SOUTH END OF RWY.
  • 01/19BTWN PARALLEL DIRT ROADS.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 01THR MARKED WITH WHITE TIRES.
  • 19MKD WITH WHITE TIRES.

Other notes

  • E111: PREDATES 1958 FA ACT.
  • MANAGERDISTRICT RANGER.
  • MANAGERUPPER LAKE RANGER DISTRICT, UPPER LAKE.
  • 01/19RWY WAS GRADED IN JULY 2025.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 1Q5

Answer card
ICAO
1Q5
Name
GRAVELLY VALLEY
Location
UPPER LAKE, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
1,900 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,700 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 4,050 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 01

Gravelly Valley Airport sits near Upper Lake, California. Field elevation is 1,900 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 01/19 is 4,050 ft long and gravel. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 2,700 ft MSL. The runway is unpaved, so expect ruts and large rocks. The runway was graded in July 2025, but it is still a backcountry surface that deserves a careful walk-around and a conservative landing plan. The runway sits between parallel dirt roads. Do not land south of Hull Mountain Road. No takeoff is permitted on runway 01 because of a hill northeast of the airport.

Published remarks also call out hang glider activity, especially in summer, plus occasional wildlife on the runway. The threshold of runway 01 is marked with white tires. Runway 19 is also marked with white tires. The airport manager is the district ranger. Contact the Upper Lake Ranger District in Upper Lake for current field status and local coordination. With no on-field FBOs listed, plan to verify services directly before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 1Q5 Gravelly Valley Airport?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That equals 2,700 ft MSL at this field.
Is there an ILS at Gravelly Valley Airport (1Q5)?
No ILS approaches are published for 1Q5. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach or operational updates before you go.
What runway does Gravelly Valley Airport have?
1Q5 has one runway. It is runway 01/19 and it is 4,050 ft long.
Can you take off from runway 01 at 1Q5?
No takeoff is permitted on runway 01. The published remark says a hill northeast of the airport is the reason.
What should I know about the runway surface at Gravelly Valley?
The runway is gravel and unpaved. Published remarks say it may have ruts and large rocks. A close inspection and a conservative performance plan make sense.
Is Gravelly Valley Airport towered?
No tower is listed. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce operations and verify current field conditions with the airport operator if needed.
Are there any special hazards at 1Q5?
Yes. Published remarks call out hang glider activity, especially in summer. They also note occasional wildlife on the runway and a restriction not to land south of Hull Mountain Road.
Which FBOs are on the field at Gravelly Valley Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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