E55

VFR

OCEAN RIDGE

GUALALA · CALIFORNIA

Elev
933.6'
Longest RWY
2,504'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into E55
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,933.6'
MSL · field 933.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +6 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF E55

E55 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KUKI (UKIAH MUNI) · 24.8 NM away. Conditions at E55 may differ.

METAR · KUKI

Observed 21:56Z

KUKI 272156Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM FEW050 18/07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP153 T01830072
Wind
320° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,418 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
3 NM N
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
OAK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JULIE BOWER
Address
BOX 1000, GUALALA CA 95445

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
320° · 6 kt
RWY 31
312°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 312° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,934 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored132° / 312°2,504 ftASPH31 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1385', trees, 1500' from thr, 75' R of cntrln, slope 15
3140', trees, 1000' from thr, 140' 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.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
E55 · 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
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

  • Calm wind runway 31.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380.Show FAA
  • Runway 13/31 is closed to jets and ultralights.Show FAA
  • Deer are frequently on the runway.Show FAA
  • Full stop landings only on runway 13/31. Intersection takeoffs are prohibited. Back taxi is required on runway 13. Full length takeoff only on runway 13/31.Show FAA
  • Runway 13/31 is closed at night. There are no runway lights.Show FAA
  • Aircraft are not visible from opposite ends of the runway due to downward sloping terrain from the runway midpoint south to the runway approach end of runway 31, with approximately a 15-foot drop.Show FAA
  • Extreme turbulence occurs in windy conditions.Show FAA
  • Runway 13/31 is closed to touch-and-go landings.Show FAA
  • Caution windshear: downdrafts occur on short final to runway 31 during moderate to strong wind conditions from the north.Show FAA
  • Runway safety areas have protruding or depressed drainage areas. The safety area at the south end has a 100-plus foot dropoff.Show FAA
  • Runway 13/31 is closed to aircraft over 8,000 pounds allowable takeoff gross weight.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 31Runway 31 approach has a 32 to 1 ratio to the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 13Runway 13 approach has a 22 to 1 ratio to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGEREmail the manager at JULIEBOWER001@GMAIL.COM.Show FAA
  • OWNEREmail the owner at JHBOWER@HOTMAIL.COM.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · E55

Answer card
ICAO
E55
Name
OCEAN RIDGE
Location
GUALALA, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
933.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,933.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 2,504 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Ocean Ridge (E55) sits in Gualala, California. Field elevation is 933.6 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 13/31, which is 2,504 ft of asphalt and the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current local guidance says otherwise. With that, the pattern works out to about 1,934 ft MSL at this field. Runway 13/31 is closed at night. There are no runway lights. Full stop landings only are allowed on 13/31. Touch-and-go landings are not allowed. Intersection takeoffs are prohibited. Back taxi is required on runway 13. Full length takeoff only is required on 13/31.

This is a field where you want to brief the runway before you arrive. Deer are frequently on the runway. Aircraft are not visible from opposite ends because the runway slopes down from the midpoint south toward the runway 31 end. Expect turbulence in windy conditions. Calm wind favors runway 31. Runway 13/31 is closed to jets and ultralights. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so verify services with the airport operator or call the field directly before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at E55 Ocean Ridge Airport?
E55 has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 2,504 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.
Is Ocean Ridge Airport towered?
No. E55 has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Does E55 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for E55. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated instrument procedure information before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at E55?
The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current local guidance says otherwise. That is about 1,934 ft MSL at this field.
Is runway 13/31 at Ocean Ridge open at night?
No. The published remarks say runway 13/31 is closed at night. There are no runway lights.
What runway operations are restricted at E55?
Runway 13/31 is closed to jets and ultralights. Full stop landings only are allowed. Touch-and-go landings are not allowed. Intersection takeoffs are prohibited. Back taxi is required on runway 13.
Which runway should I expect with calm wind at E55?
The published remark says calm wind runway 31. Use that as the starting point, then verify current conditions on CTAF before you commit.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Ocean Ridge?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service availability.

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