D63

MVFR

DINSMORE

DINSMORE · CALIFORNIA

Elev
2,392.8'
Longest RWY
2,504'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into D63
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,292.8'
MSL · field 2,392.8' + 900 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +5 · X/W 9 kt R

METAR & TAF D63

D63 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFOT (ROHNERVILLE) · 24.7 NM away. Conditions at D63 may differ.

METAR · KFOT

Observed 02:35Z

KFOT 280235Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM OVC023 10/08 A3011 RMK AO1
Wind
350° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.11 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,131 ft
Ceiling
2,300 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
1 NM E
VFR sectional
KLAMATH FALLS
Pattern altitude
900 ft AGL · 3,293 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
OAK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JUSTIN HOPMAN
Address
3561 BOEING AVE., MCKINLEYVILLE CA 95519

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
350° · 10 kt
RWY 27
272°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
9 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 272° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,293 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored92° / 272°2,504 ftASPH09 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09150', trees, 525' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 2
2715', road, 200' from thr, 0' 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
D63 · 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

  • Deer are in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
  • Day use only; closed nights.Show FAA
  • Mountains with high trees are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 27There is a 15-foot road 40 feet from the threshold and 125 feet right; a 5-foot fence is at zero feet from the threshold and 125 feet right.Show FAA
  • 27Approach ratio is 18 to 1 to the displaced threshold; approach ratio is 6 to 1 over trees more than 340 feet tall located 2080 feet from the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 09Approach ratio is 4 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager is located at Arcata/Eureka Airport.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · D63

Answer card
ICAO
D63
Name
DINSMORE
Location
DINSMORE, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
2,392.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,292.8 ft MSL (900 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 2,504 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
350° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Dinsmore Airport sits in Dinsmore, California. The field elevation is 2,392.8 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 2,504 ft of asphalt, so plan for a short-field profile if you are bringing in anything larger than a light single. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is 900 ft AGL, which puts the traffic pattern at 3,292.8 ft MSL. The airport is day use only. It is closed at night. Deer are reported in the vicinity of the runway. Mountains with high trees are also nearby, so expect terrain and obstacle awareness to matter on arrival and departure.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone if you need current services before you go. Published remarks also note obstruction issues near both runway ends. Runway 27 has a displaced threshold with trees close in on the approach path. Runway 09 has a steeper approach path over the displaced threshold. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC. The airport manager is located at Arcata/Eureka Airport.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at Dinsmore Airport (D63)?
Pattern altitude is 900 ft AGL. That is 3,292.8 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does D63 have a control tower?
No. D63 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered traffic procedures.
Is Dinsmore Airport open at night?
No. The published remarks say day use only. It is closed nights.
What runway does D63 have and how long is it?
D63 has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 2,504 ft long and asphalt.
Are there any ILS approaches at D63?
No ILS approaches are published for D63. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before flight.
What should I know about obstacles at D63?
Published remarks call out trees, mountains, a road and a fence near the runway. Runway 27 also has a displaced threshold. Review the current Chart Supplement before you go.
Which FBOs are on the field at D63?
None are listed on-field. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at D63?
The published remark says to contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694 for clearance delivery.

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