A32 Butte Valley Airport

Before you fly into A32

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

5,043.1'

MSL · field 4,243.1' + 800 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 34

H/W +6 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF A32

A32 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLMT (CRATER LAKE/KLAMATH RGNL) · 19.4 NM away. Conditions at A32 may differ.

METAR · KLMT

Observed 03:53Z

KLMT 120353Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP143 T02060056 $

Wind: 320° @ 8 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 21°C / 6°C
Altimeter: 30.06 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 5,808 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

A32 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KLMT (CRATER LAKE/KLAMATH RGNL) · 19.4 NM away. Conditions at A32 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 18:00Z–12 18:00Z

TAF KLMT 111731Z 1118/1218 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM112000 32007KT P6SM SKC FM112200 33012G18KT P6SM SKC FM120400 32008KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

11 18:00Z–11 20:00Z

Wind: Variable at 3 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.

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: 5 NM SW
VFR sectional: KLAMATH FALLS
Pattern altitude: 800 ft AGL · 5,043 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

tap a runway

320° · 8 kt

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RWY 34

341°M

Head/Tail

+6 kt

Crosswind

5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
16/34Favored	161° / 341°	4,300 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
16	—	—	—	—	—	—	15', road, 520' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 21
34	—	—	—	—	—	—	5', fence, 350' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 28

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 A32 BUTTE VALLEY in DORRIS, CALIFORNIA, showing runways 16/34 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

A32 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

A32 · 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
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 100LLNearby

$6.65

KLMT·Century Aviation Services·19.4 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.27

KLMT·Century Aviation Services·19.4 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.65atKLMTCentury Aviation Services19.4 nm
Jet A$6.27atKLMTCentury Aviation Services19.4 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

(E81) TAXIWAY LIGHTS AT ENTRANCE TO TWYS ONLY.
APRT RSTRD BY APRT OWNER TO ACFT WITH MAX CERT TKOF WT OF 12500 LBS OR LESS; CALL AMGR 530-842-8259 FOR MORE INFO.
FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.

Lighting notes

ACTVT MIRL RY 16/34 KEY 122.9; 5 TIMES.

Other notes

MANAGEREMAIL: AFILIPPONE@CO.SISKIYOU.CA.US
MANAGERAMGR OFC IN YREKA.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · A32

Answer card

ICAO: A32
Name: BUTTE VALLEY
Location: DORRIS, CALIFORNIA
Elevation: 4,243.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 5,043.1 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 16/34 · 4,300 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 18°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 320° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 34

Butte Valley Airport sits in Dorris, California. The field elevation is 4,243.1 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 4,300 ft long with asphalt pavement. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which puts the traffic pattern at 5,043.1 ft MSL. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with current charts and weather in mind before you go. The airport is restricted by the owner to aircraft with a maximum certified takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or less. That matters if you are bringing a heavier airplane. Taxiway lights are only at the taxiway entrances. Runway lights on 16/34 are activated by keying 122.9 five times.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport manager before arrival if you need current services. The manager is based in Yreka. The published remarks also note clearance delivery through Seattle ARTCC. With the elevation here, expect high-density-altitude performance to matter on warm days. Review the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure for any updated operational notes or restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at A32?

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That works out to 5,043.1 ft MSL at Butte Valley Airport.

Does Butte Valley Airport have a tower?

No. A32 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announced traffic calls.

What runway is available at A32 and how long is it?

A32 has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 4,300 ft long and asphalt.

Are there any ILS approaches at Butte Valley Airport?

No ILS approaches are published for A32. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

How do you turn on the runway lights at A32?

Runway lights on 16/34 are pilot-controlled. Key up frequency 122.9 five times to activate the medium intensity lights.

Is there a weight limit at Butte Valley Airport?

Yes. The airport is restricted by the owner to aircraft with a maximum certified takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or less. Call the airport manager at 530-842-8259 if you need clarification.

Which FBOs are on the field at A32?

No on-field FBOs are listed for A32. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

What should I know about flying into A32 on a hot day?

The field elevation is 4,243.1 ft MSL, so density altitude can be a factor. Expect takeoff and climb performance to be affected more than at a low-elevation airport, especially with a full load.

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