4S1

MVFR

GOLD BEACH MUNI

GOLD BEACH · OREGON

Elev
20.5'
Longest RWY
3,200'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 4S1
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,020.5'
MSL · field 20.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34
H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF 4S1

Current METAR

Observed 04:35Z

K4S1 280435Z AUTO 01006KT 8SM FEW004 BKN019 11/09 A3014 RMK AO2
Wind
010° @ 6 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.14 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
-727 ft
Ceiling
1,900 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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 W
VFR sectional
KLAMATH FALLS
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
MMV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
WALT SCHERBATH
Address
BOX 1126, GOLD BEACH OR 97444

Flight service · Hours

FSS MMV
MC MINNVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
010° · 6 kt
RWY 34
341°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 341° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,021 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored161° / 341°3,200 ftASPH16 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16PAPI 2-box right(4°)15', road, 220' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 1
3410', road, 300' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 10

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

RNAV (GPS)-A
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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
100LL
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor

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
Lighted
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

  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 16 and 34; precision approach path indicator is on runway 16; medium intensity runway lights are on runways 16 and 34 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 34Runway 34 markings are faded.Show FAA
  • 16Runway 16 markings are faded.Show FAA
  • 16Runway 16 is unusable beyond 1 degree left of the centerline.Show FAA
  • 16The approach ratio is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold; trees are located 4300 feet from the threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • UNICOM frequency is unmonitored.Show FAA
  • MANAGEROperations manager is Scott Pearson, phone 541-373-7835.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 4S1

Answer card
ICAO
4S1
Name
GOLD BEACH MUNI
Location
GOLD BEACH, OREGON
Elevation
20.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,020.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 3,200 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
010° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

Gold Beach Muni sits in Gold Beach, Oregon. Field elevation is 20.5 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 3,200 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. The UNICOM is unmonitored.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Gold Beach Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (541) 247-6269 before arrival if you need current service details.

A few published remarks matter for planning. Runway lights on 16 and 34 are controlled by CTAF. Runway 16 has a PAPI and runway end identifier lights. Birds are reported on and near the airport. Runway 16 has a displaced threshold issue with trees 4,300 ft from the threshold. Runway 16 is also unusable beyond 1 degree left of centerline. Runway 16 and 34 markings are faded. This is a low-elevation coastal field. The main concerns are runway condition, lighting setup and staying current on the published remarks before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Gold Beach Muni (4S1)?
The airport has one runway, 16/34. It is 3,200 ft long and asphalt.
Does 4S1 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for Gold Beach Muni. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at Gold Beach Muni?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Gold Beach Muni towered?
No. Gold Beach Muni does not have a control tower. CTAF is 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at 4S1?
Gold Beach Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO listed in the facts. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (541) 247-6269 for current service details.
Are the runway lights at Gold Beach Muni pilot-controlled?
Yes. The runway lights on 16 and 34 are controlled by CTAF. The published remarks also note runway end identifier lights and a PAPI on runway 16.
What runway concerns should a first-time pilot know at 4S1?
Published remarks say birds are on and near the airport. Runway 16 has faded markings. It also has a displaced-threshold issue with trees 4,300 ft from the threshold. Runway 16 is unusable beyond 1 degree left of centerline.
Who should I call for clearance delivery or airport operations at Gold Beach Muni?
For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. The operations manager is Scott Pearson at 541-373-7835.

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