KACV

VFR

CALIFORNIA REDWOOD COAST-HUMBOLDT COUNTY

ARCATA/EUREKA · CALIFORNIA

Elev
222.3'
Longest RWY
6,046'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:53Z
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Before you fly into KACV
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,222.3'
MSL · field 222.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +3 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KACV

Current METAR

Observed 08:53Z

KACV 120853Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 09/08 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP149 T00940083 58012
Wind
110° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 8°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-482 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
7 NM N
VFR sectional
KLAMATH FALLS
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
ACV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

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

Flight service · Hours

FSS OAK
OAKLAND1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0400-2359

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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110° · 4 kt
RWY 14
136°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 14

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 136° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,222 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored136° / 316°6,046 ftASPH14 R
01/1913° / 193°4,501 ftASPH19 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
146,046'6,046'5,846'5,601'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
326,046'6,046'6,046'5,846'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR91', tree, 2625' from thr, 875' R of cntrln, slope 26
014,501'4,501'4,501'4,501'VASI 4-box left(3°)
194,501'4,501'4,501'4,501'142', trees, 3450' from thr, slope 23

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 KACV CALIFORNIA REDWOOD COAST-HUMBOLDT COUNTY in ARCATA/EUREKA, CALIFORNIA, showing runways 14/32, 01/19 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 32
LD · CAT I
ACV
109.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 32
KACV · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
CARGO

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
Yes
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 32; TDZL RWY 32; C/L LGTS RWY 14 & 32; REIL RWY 14; PAPI RWY 14 & 32; HIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 01/19, REIL RWY 01, AND VASI RWY 01 PPR CTC 707-382-2551 OR 707-496-0102.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFUEL AVBL 0400-2400 LOCAL, AND AFTER HOURS WITH ADVANCED NOTICE.

Runway surface & condition

  • 01/19PCR VALUE: 62/F/D/X/U
  • 14/32PCR VALUE: 530/F/D/X/T
  • 01/19RWY 01/19 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.

Arresting gear

  • 32_EMASENGINEERED MATERIAL ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 280 FT IN LEN BY 170 FT IN WID STARTING 70 FT BYD DER 32.

Other notes

  • LNDG FEE: CTC ARPT OR CHECK ARPT WEBSITE FOR DTLS, EXEMPTIONS.
  • MANAGEREMAIL: JHOPMAN@CO.HUMBOLDT.CA.US

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KACV

Answer card
ICAO
KACV
Name
CALIFORNIA REDWOOD COAST-HUMBOLDT COUNTY
Location
ARCATA/EUREKA, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
222.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,222.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
14/32 · 6,046 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
110° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County is in Arcata/Eureka, California. The field elevation is 222.3 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 14/32 at 6,046 ft. Runway 01/19 is 4,501 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.

Runway 32 has the ILS. The published pattern altitude is not given in the facts, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you fly. The airport sits on the North Coast, so weather and coastal marine layers can matter on arrival and departure. Runway 32 also has MALSR, touchdown zone lights, centerline lights and an EMAS beyond the departure end. Runway 14 and 32 have high intensity lights that use the CTAF frequency.

Arcata Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. 100LL is available from 0400 to 2400 local time. After-hours fuel is available with advanced notice. For clearance delivery, if you cannot reach flight service, the published remark points pilots to Seattle ARTCC. If you need runway 01 lighting, prior permission is required. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise, curfew, or other local operating restrictions before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KACV?
Runway 14/32 is the longest runway. It is 6,046 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Does KACV have an ILS approach?
Yes. The facts show one ILS approach. It is for runway 32.
What is the pattern altitude at KACV?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before arrival. For light piston aircraft, the usual default is 1,000 ft AGL unless the published pattern says otherwise.
Is KACV towered?
No. KACV has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
Which FBO is on the field at KACV?
Arcata Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is 100LL available at KACV after hours?
Yes. The published remark says 100LL is available from 0400 to 2400 local time. After-hours fuel is available with advanced notice.
What runway lighting is available at KACV?
Runway 32 has MALSR, touchdown zone lights, centerline lights, PAPI and high intensity runway lights. Runway 14 has REILs, PAPI and high intensity runway lights. Runway 01 has REILs and VASI. Runway 01 lighting needs prior permission.
Are there any special operating limits on runway 01/19 at KACV?
Yes. The published remark says runway 01/19 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations with more than 9 passenger seats. It is also not available for non-scheduled passenger operations with more than 30 passenger seats.

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