36S Happy Camp Airport

Before you fly into 36S

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,209'

MSL · field 1,209' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF 36S

36S does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCEC (JACK MC NAMARA FLD) · 38.0 NM away. Conditions at 36S may differ.

METAR · KCEC

Observed 08:56Z

KCEC 120856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP154 T01060094 50001

Wind: 000° @ 0 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 11°C / 9°C
Altimeter: 29.98 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 945 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

36S does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KCEC (JACK MC NAMARA FLD) · 38.0 NM away. Conditions at 36S may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 06:00Z–13 06:00Z

TAF KCEC 120520Z 1206/1306 35010G24KT P6SM SKC FM121300 36007KT 3SM BR SCT003 TEMPO 1214/1216 1/4SM FG FM121800 34013G22KT P6SM SKC FM130400 36015G23KT 6SM HZ SKC

BASEVFR

12 06:00Z–12 13:00Z

Wind: 350° at 10 kt gusting 24 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.

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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: 0 NM SW
VFR sectional: KLAMATH FALLS
ARTCC: ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility: RIU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JOY D HALL
Phone: 530-842-8259
Address: 190 GREENHORN ROAD, YREKA CA 96097

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm

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RWY 04

039°M

Head/Tail

+0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 04

RIGHT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
04/22	39° / 219°	3,000 ft	ASPH	04 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
04	—	—	—	—	—	—	25', tree, 500' from thr, 120' R of cntrln, slope 12
22	—	—	—	—	—	—	10', brush, 200' from thr, 125' 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 36S HAPPY CAMP in HAPPY CAMP, CALIFORNIA, showing runways 04/22 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

36S · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

36S · 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

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.99

3S8·Pacific Aviation Northwest·43.2 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.59

S03·Skinner Aviation·40.4 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.99at3S8Pacific Aviation Northwest43.2 nm
Jet A$7.59atS03Skinner Aviation40.4 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

RWY 22 HAS +35' TREES 600' FROM THLD 125' EITHER SIDE OF CNTRLN.
(E94) US FOREST SERVICE.
FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.

Approach & departure obstructions

04RWY 04 HAS 3 FT FENCE O FEET FROM RWY END AND 80 FEET L.
22RY 22 HAS 8 FT SHRUB 0 FEET FM RY END AND 115 FT RIGHT.
04RY 04 APCH SLOPE 12:1 DUE TO 25 FT TREE 500 FT FM THLD.
22RY 22 APCH SLOPE 0:0 DUE TO 10 FT SHRUBS 200 FT FM THLD.
04RY 04 TREE AND SHRUB COVERED RISING TERRAIN.
22RY 22 TREE AND SHRUB COVERED RISING TERRAIN.

Other notes

PUBLIC USE; VFR COND.
US FOREST SVC MANS HELIPORT MAY THROUGH SEP.
MANAGERDIRECTOR OF AIRPORTS OFFICE IN YREKA. ASTUMBAUGH@CO.SISKIYOU.CA.US.
OWNEROPERD/MAINTD BY SISKIYOU COUNTY.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 36S

Answer card

ICAO: 36S
Name: HAPPY CAMP
Location: HAPPY CAMP, CALIFORNIA
Elevation: 1,209 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,209 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 04/22 · 3,000 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 18°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now: –

Happy Camp Airport is in Happy Camp, California. The field elevation is 1,209 ft MSL. It has one runway, 04/22, which is 3,000 ft long and asphalt. This is an uncontrolled airport with CTAF 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published, so use the current Chart Supplement and local procedures before arrival. The airport is a public use field with VFR conditions noted in the remarks. The published notes also call out terrain and trees near both runway ends. Runway 04 has a steep approach path because of a tree on final. Runway 22 has rising terrain plus trees and shrubs near the threshold area. That makes a careful stabilized approach important, especially if you are new to the strip.

No on-field FBOs are listed. The remarks also say the U.S. Forest Service mans a heliport here from May through September. The airport is operated and maintained by Siskiyou County. For clearance delivery, the Chart Supplement lists Seattle ARTCC. If you need current airport details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or contact the airport operator directly before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 36S Happy Camp Airport?

36S has one runway. Runway 04/22 is 3,000 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field because it is the only runway.

Is there an ILS at Happy Camp Airport (36S)?

No ILS approaches are published for 36S. Plan for VFR operations and verify current approach options in the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

What is the pattern altitude at 36S?

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator before flying the pattern.

Is Happy Camp Airport towered?

No. 36S is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.

What runway hazards should I know about at 36S?

Runway 04 has a 25 ft tree 500 ft from the threshold plus a fence near the runway end. Runway 22 has rising terrain plus trees and shrubs near the threshold area. Plan a careful approach and go around early if the picture is not right.

Who operates Happy Camp Airport?

The remarks say the airport is operated and maintained by Siskiyou County. The published notes also identify the U.S. Forest Service on the field for a manned heliport from May through September.

Which FBOs are on the field at 36S?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current FBO availability.

What should a first-time pilot watch for at Happy Camp Airport?

Expect a VFR-only field with terrain and tree issues near both ends of the runway. The airport sits at 1,209 ft MSL, so performance planning should account for elevation plus local conditions. Verify current details in the FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

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