KAPV

VFR

APPLE VALLEY

APPLE VALLEY · CALIFORNIA

Elev
3,061.5'
Longest RWY
6,498'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KAPV
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,061.5'
MSL · field 3,061.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +6 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF KAPV

KAPV does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KVCV (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOGISTICS) · 9.8 NM away. Conditions at KAPV may differ.

METAR · KVCV

Observed 22:35Z

KVCV 272235Z AUTO 32010G17KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A2996 RMK AO2
Wind
320° @ 10G17 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / -1°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
4,227 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
LOS ANGELES
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
RAL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GREG ZARCO
Address
21600 CORWIN ROAD, APPLE VALLEY CA 92307

Flight service · Hours

FSS RAL
RIVERSIDE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
320° · 10 kt
RWY 26
256°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 256° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,062 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36182° / 2°6,498 ftASPH36 R
08/26Favored76° / 256°4,100 ftASPH08 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)10', hill, 500' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 30
36PAPI 2-box left(3°)
0840', pline, 1540' from thr, 212' R of cntrln, slope 34

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 18
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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
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
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

  • Hills are located northeast, east, west, and north of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 18/36 is lighted with distance remaining markers on the east side of the runway.Show FAA
  • On approach to runway 36, cross runway 08/26.Show FAA
  • Runway 08/26 is closed to aircraft over 12,500 pounds without prior permission from the airport manager. Call (760) 247-2371.Show FAA
  • Aerobatic training occurs northeast of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights and taxiway lights are active from sunset to sunrise on CTAF. Precision approach path indicators for runways 18 and 36 are on continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-service fuel is available 24 hours. Call 760-617-7599.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 08/26Runway 08/26 is closed to night operations due to rapidly rising terrain east and west of the runway; west to 3890 feet within 1.5 nautical miles and east to 3910 feet within 1.7 nautical miles.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 08Markings are faded and the centerline is missing on runway 08.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Traffic pattern altitude for runway 18/36 is 1000 feet above ground level; for runway 08/26 it is 800 feet above ground level.Show FAA
  • Automated UNICOM; 3 clicks adjacent, 4 clicks radio check.Show FAA
  • 08/26Large cracks and raveling are present on runway 08/26.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KAPV

Answer card
ICAO
KAPV
Name
APPLE VALLEY
Location
APPLE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
3,061.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,061.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 6,498 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Apple Valley Airport sits in Apple Valley, California at 3,061.5 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 18/36 at 6,498 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8, with automated UNICOM service and radio check responses noted in the Chart Supplement. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published in the standard sense for this field. Use 1,000 ft AGL for runway 18/36. Use 800 ft AGL for runway 08/26. That matters here because the airport sits in rising terrain. Hills are noted northeast, east, west and north of the airport. Runway 08/26 is also closed to night operations because of rapidly rising terrain on both sides. On approach to runway 36, expect to cross runway 08/26.

MAG Aviation Fuel is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours. Runway 18/36 is lighted. Precision approach path indicators for 18 and 36 are on continuously. Runway 08/26 has faded markings and a missing centerline on 08. Large cracks and raveling are also reported on 08/26. Runway 08/26 is closed to aircraft over 12,500 pounds without prior permission from the airport manager.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KAPV?
Runway 18/36 uses 1,000 ft AGL. Runway 08/26 uses 800 ft AGL. Use the published pattern altitude for the runway you plan to use.
Is KAPV towered or uncontrolled?
KAPV is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. The field has automated UNICOM service.
Does Apple Valley Airport have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KAPV. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach set before you go.
What is the longest runway at KAPV?
Runway 18/36 is the longest runway. It is 6,498 ft asphalt. That is the runway most pilots will look at first for performance planning.
Which FBO is on the field at KAPV?
MAG Aviation Fuel is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours.
Can you fly runway 08/26 at night at KAPV?
Runway 08/26 is closed to night operations. The published reason is rapidly rising terrain east and west of the runway.
What should a first-time pilot know about terrain at KAPV?
Hills are noted north, east, west and northeast of the airport. That makes departure and approach planning more important than at a flat-field airport. It matters most in marginal visibility or at night.
Are there any runway condition issues at KAPV?
Yes. The Chart Supplement notes faded markings and a missing centerline on runway 08. It also notes large cracks and raveling on runway 08/26.

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