A30 Scott Valley Airport | Fort Jones, CA

Before you fly into A30

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

3,528'

MSL · field 2,728' + 800 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 34

H/W +10 · X/W 7 kt L

METAR & TAF A30

A30 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSIY (SISKIYOU COUNTY) · 21.9 NM away. Conditions at A30 may differ.

METAR · KSIY

Observed 23:53Z

KSIY 272353Z AUTO 32012KT 10SM BKN100 17/M01 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP159 T01721011 10172 20122 57004

Wind: 320° @ 12 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 17°C / -1°C
Altimeter: 29.97 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 3,561 ft
Ceiling: 10,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

A30 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KMFR (ROGUE VALLEY INTL/MEDFORD) · 49.1 NM away. Conditions at A30 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KMFR 272342Z 2800/2824 32009KT P6SM SCT070 FM280400 34004KT P6SM SCT050 FM281200 VRB02KT P6SM SCT250

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 04:00Z

Wind: 320° at 9 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 7,000 ft
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: 3 NM S
VFR sectional: KLAMATH FALLS
Pattern altitude: 800 ft AGL · 3,528 ft MSL
ARTCC: ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility: RIU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: ADAM FILIPPONE
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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320° · 12 kt

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RWY 34

338°M

Head/Tail

+10 kt

Crosswind

7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
16/34Favored	158° / 338°	3,700 ft	ASPH	16 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
16	—	—	—	—	—	—	25', tree, 710' from thr, 160' R of cntrln, slope 20

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.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

A30 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

A30 · 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: 100LL
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: Lighted
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LL

$6.25

A30·Scott Valley Pilots Association

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.49

S03·Skinner Aviation·39 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Scott Valley Pilots Association 122.800(530) 598-5211Independent7d ago	$6.25	—

Scott Valley Pilots Association
122.800(530) 598-5211
100LL
$6.25
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

Jet A$6.49atS03Skinner Aviation39 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

U.S. Forest Service fire activity occurs from May through September.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
U.S. Forest Service heliport operates during fire season only.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Medium intensity runway lights on runway 16/34 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

34There is a 4-foot fence 360 feet from the displaced threshold and 160 feet from the end of runway 34.Show FAA

Other notes

U.S. Forest Service helicopter may operate from May through September.Show FAA
UNICOM is open but not continuous; located in the pilot lounge.Show FAA
MANAGERCounty airport office in Yreka. Email astumbaugh@co.siskiyou.ca.us.Show FAA
MANAGERCounty director of airports office in Yreka.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · A30

Answer card

ICAO: A30
Name: SCOTT VALLEY
Location: FORT JONES, CALIFORNIA
Elevation: 2,728 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 3,528 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 16/34 · 3,700 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 18°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 320° at 12 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 34

Scott Valley Airport (A30) is in Fort Jones, California. The field elevation is 2,728 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 3,700 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. UNICOM is open but not continuous. It is located in the pilot lounge.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That puts the pattern at 3,528 ft MSL. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with the current chart and your own arrival setup in mind. The runway lights on 16/34 are medium intensity. They are activated by the CTAF.

Scott Valley Pilots Association is on the field. It carries 100LL. Call (530) 598-5211 for current fuel or ramp details. Published remarks also note U.S. Forest Service helicopter activity from May through September. Fire season activity can affect traffic flow. There is also a 4-foot fence near the runway 34 end, 160 feet from the end of runway 34. If you are unfamiliar with the field, review the current FAA Chart Supplement before arrival. Clearance delivery is handled through Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at A30 Scott Valley?

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 3,528 ft MSL at this field elevation.

Does Scott Valley Airport have a tower?

No. A30 is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic calls.

Is there an ILS at A30?

No ILS approaches are published for Scott Valley. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.

What runway does Scott Valley use and how long is it?

The airport has one runway, 16/34. It is 3,700 ft long and asphalt.

Which FBO is on the field at Scott Valley?

Scott Valley Pilots Association is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call (530) 598-5211 for current service details.

How do I activate the runway lights at A30?

The medium intensity runway lights on 16/34 are activated by the CTAF. Use 122.8 for lighting activation and traffic calls.

Are there any operational cautions at Scott Valley?

Yes. Published remarks note a 4-foot fence near the runway 34 end, 160 feet from the end of the runway. U.S. Forest Service helicopter activity may also occur from May through September.

Where do I get clearance delivery for Scott Valley?

The published remark says to contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

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