E16

VFR

SAN MARTIN

SAN MARTIN · CALIFORNIA

Elev
283.8'
Longest RWY
3,095'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:10Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into E16
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,283.8'
MSL · field 283.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF E16

Current METAR

Observed 18:10Z

KE16 271810Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM FEW070 16/05 A3006 RMK AO2
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
9 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.06 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
298 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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
SAN FRANCISCO
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
E16 (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SCOTT RIDDLE
Address
2500 CUNNINGHAM, SAN JOSE CA 95046

Flight service · Hours

FSS OAK
OAKLAND1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • WED-THU · 1000-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 14
141°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 141° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,284 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32141° / 321°3,095 ftASPH32 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14PAPI 2-box left(4°)41', pole, 1100' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 21
32PAPI 2-box left(4°)32', tree, 1040' from thr, 73' R of cntrln, slope 26

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) RWY 32
E16 · IAP
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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
AUL94
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,PAJA,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • Approaching aircraft fly downwind legs east of the freeway.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact NorCal Approach at 916-361-3748.Show FAA
  • No crosswind turns below 1300 feet mean sea level; departures climb to 2000 feet mean sea level.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Beacon operates from dusk to dawn.Show FAA
  • Medium intensity runway lights for runway 14/32 are activated by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators for runways 14 and 32 operate continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • UL94Beginning January 1, 2022, 100LL fuel is unavailable.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Left traffic pattern for runway 14 to avoid flying over the school and right traffic pattern for runway 32 to avoid flying over the school.Show FAA
  • OWNEREric Peterson is the director of airports.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · E16

Answer card
ICAO
E16
Name
SAN MARTIN
Location
SAN MARTIN, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
283.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,283.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14/32 · 3,095 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
6
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

San Martin Airport sits in San Martin, California. The field elevation is 283.8 ft MSL. It has one runway, 14/32, which is 3,095 ft long and asphalt. This is an uncontrolled airport with no tower. The beacon runs from dusk to dawn. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Published remarks call for left traffic on runway 14 and right traffic on runway 32 to keep aircraft away from the school. Arrivals also fly downwind legs east of the freeway. No crosswind turns are allowed below 1,300 ft MSL. Departures climb to 2,000 ft MSL.

San Martin Aviation is on the field. It carries JET_A and UL94. 100LL is unavailable here. Medium intensity runway lights for 14/32 are pilot-activated on CTAF. Precision approach path indicators operate continuously on both runway ends. For clearance delivery, contact NorCal Approach. The airport sits in a busy Northern California environment, so expect to stay sharp on traffic flow and comply with the published pattern and departure notes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at San Martin Airport (E16)?
E16 has one runway, 14/32. It is 3,095 ft long and asphalt.
Is San Martin Airport towered?
No. E16 is an uncontrolled airport with no control tower.
What is the pattern altitude at E16?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does San Martin Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for E16. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at San Martin Airport?
San Martin Aviation is on the field. It carries JET_A and UL94.
Is 100LL available at E16?
No. The published remarks say 100LL fuel is unavailable at this airport. Call the FBO directly before arrival if you need to confirm current fuel options.
What should I know about the traffic pattern at San Martin?
Use left traffic for runway 14 and right traffic for runway 32. The published remarks also say to avoid crosswind turns below 1,300 ft MSL.
How do the runway lights work at E16?
Medium intensity runway lights for 14/32 are activated by CTAF. The PAPI systems for runways 14 and 32 operate continuously.

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