D86 Sequoia Fld Airport Guide

Before you fly into D86

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,113'

MSL · field 313' + 800 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 13

H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF D86

D86 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KVIS (VISALIA MUNI) · 8.5 NM away. Conditions at D86 may differ.

METAR · KVIS

Observed 14:56Z

KVIS 111456Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP093 T02280156 51015 $

Wind: 160° @ 4 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 23°C / 16°C
Altimeter: 29.81 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,485 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

D86 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KVIS (VISALIA MUNI) · 8.5 NM away. Conditions at D86 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 12:00Z–12 12:00Z

TAF KVIS 111120Z 1112/1212 VRB04KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

11 12:00Z–12 12:00Z

Wind: Variable at 4 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: 8 NM N
VFR sectional: SAN FRANCISCO
Pattern altitude: 800 ft AGL · 1,113 ft MSL
ARTCC: ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility: RIU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: REED SCHENICKE
Phone: 559-624-7000
Address: 5961 SOUTH MOONEY, VISALIA CA 93277-4584

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

160° · 4 kt

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RWY 13

128°M

Head/Tail

+4 kt

Crosswind

1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
13/31Favored	128° / 308°	3,012 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
13	—	—	—	—	—	—	5', fence, 200' from thr, 85' 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 D86 SEQUOIA FLD in VISALIA, CALIFORNIA, showing runways 13/31 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

D86 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

D86 · 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
Other services: AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SS-SR
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.00

O42·Woodlake Airport·10.7 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.50

KTLR·Valley Air Crafts·17.5 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.00atO42Woodlake Airport10.7 nm
Jet A$6.50atKTLRValley Air Crafts17.5 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

FOR CD CTC FRESNO APCH AT 559-454-9805.

Approach & departure obstructions

13+5 FT FENCE 0-200 FT FM RY END 125 FT RIGHT TO 85 FT RIGHT.
13APCH RATIO TO DSPLCD THLD 50:1 FM +5 FT FENCE 100 FT RIGHT 255 FT FM DSPLCD THLD.

Other notes

ESTABLISHED PRIOR TO 1959.
FIRE FIGHTING ACFT BASED IN WINTER.
MANAGERRMD DIRECTOR

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · D86

Answer card

ICAO: D86
Name: SEQUOIA FLD
Location: VISALIA, CALIFORNIA
Elevation: 313 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,113 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 13/31 · 3,012 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 15°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 160° at 4 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 13

Sequoia Fld (D86) is in Visalia, California. The field elevation is 313 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 3,012 ft long with an asphalt surface. The airport is non-towered, so traffic calls go on CTAF 122.9. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,113 ft MSL.

There are no published ILS approaches here. Plan for VFR or other non-ILS procedures as published. The runway is short enough that performance planning matters, especially on warm Central Valley days. Published remarks note fence obstructions near the displaced threshold on runway 13. That makes a stabilized approach and a close read of the current Chart Supplement important before arrival. Fire fighting aircraft are based here in winter, so expect the airport to see seasonal operational activity.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability. For clearance delivery, contact Fresno Approach at 559-454-9805. If you are new to the field, review the runway 13 threshold notes and the current airport remarks before you go. The airport sits in the Visalia area with 15° magnetic variation, so use current charts and published data for your planning.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at D86 Sequoia Fld?

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,113 ft MSL. Use that published value rather than calculating from field elevation.

Does D86 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for D86. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you fly.

Is Sequoia Fld towered?

No. D86 is a non-towered airport, so pilots use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls.

What is the longest runway at D86?

The only runway is 13/31. It is 3,012 ft long with an asphalt surface.

Are there any runway 13 obstructions at D86?

Yes. Published remarks note a fence near the displaced threshold on runway 13. The current Chart Supplement should be checked before arrival.

Which FBOs are on the field at D86?

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

Who do I contact for clearance delivery at D86?

For clearance delivery, contact Fresno Approach at 559-454-9805. Use that number for current handling details before departure.

What should a first-time pilot know before landing at D86?

Plan for a short single-runway field in the Visalia area with no tower and no published ILS. Review the runway 13 threshold notes. Use CTAF 122.9. Verify current airport remarks in the FAA Chart Supplement.

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