KCVH

VFR

HOLLISTER MUNI

HOLLISTER · CALIFORNIA

Elev
230.6'
Longest RWY
6,350'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCVH
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,030.6'
MSL · field 230.6' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 24
H/W +8 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KCVH

Current METAR

Observed 21:15Z

KCVH 272115Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM SCT047 BKN055 17/07 A3005 RMK A01
Wind
260° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
365 ft
Ceiling
5,500 ft AGL
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
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,031 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
OAK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JEFF CRECHRIOU
Address
60 AIRPORT DRIVE, HOLLISTER CA 95023

Flight service · Hours

FSS OAK
OAKLAND1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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260° · 8 kt
RWY 24
237°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 24

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 24 · 237° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,031 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31127° / 307°6,350 ftASPHStandard L
06/24Favored57° / 237°3,149 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 2-box left(3°)
31PAPI 2-box left(3°)
0665', hill, 1700' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 23
24VASI 2-box left(3.75°)15', road, 510' from thr, 0' 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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13
KCVH · 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
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
GLD,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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

  • Model aircraft club conducting flight operations 3 miles west-northwest of the airport on a heading of 290 degrees from the airport surface to 500 feet above ground level.Show FAA
  • Glider activity on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Recommend pilots to begin runway 31 takeoff roll at or beyond the threshold past taxiway B.Show FAA
  • Caution, watch for fire fighting aircraft may through October.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact NorCal Approach at 916-361-3748.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated REIL on runways 24, 13, and 31; VASI on runway 24; PAPI on runways 13 and 31; MIRL on runways 06/24 and 13/31 on CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours with a credit card lock system.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Traffic pattern altitude for helicopters is 500 feet above ground level.Show FAA
  • 1Airport manager at airport Monday through Friday 0800 to 1500.Show FAA
  • MANAGERFax number is (831)636-4366.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCVH

Answer card
ICAO
KCVH
Name
HOLLISTER MUNI
Location
HOLLISTER, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
230.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,030.6 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13/31 · 6,350 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
260° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 24

Hollister Muni sits in Hollister, California at 230.6 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 13/31 at 6,350 ft. Runway 06/24 is 3,149 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. NorCal Approach uses 124.525 and 348.675 for approach and departure services. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,030.6 ft MSL. Helicopters use 500 ft AGL. That matters here because the field has glider activity on and near the airport. There is also model aircraft activity 3 miles west-northwest of the field on a 290-degree line from the airport surface up to 500 ft AGL. Firefighting aircraft may also be in the area through October.

Hollister Jet Center is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card lock system. Runway 24 has VASI. Runways 13 and 31 have PAPI. REIL is on runways 24, 13 and 31. If you are new to the airport, pay attention to the runway 31 note. The published remark says to begin the takeoff roll at or beyond the threshold past taxiway B.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCVH?
The fixed-wing pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That equals 1,030.6 ft MSL at Hollister Muni.
Does KCVH have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KCVH. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Which runway is longest at Hollister Muni?
Runway 13/31 is the longest runway. It is 6,350 ft long and has asphalt pavement.
Is Hollister Muni towered?
No. KCVH is an untowered airport. Use CTAF 123.0 for local traffic calls. Monitor NorCal Approach on the published approach frequencies when needed.
What fuel is available on the field at KCVH?
Hollister Jet Center is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card lock system.
What should I know about runway 31 at KCVH?
The published remark says to begin the runway 31 takeoff roll at or beyond the threshold past taxiway B. That is a good item to brief before taxi.
Are there any nearby traffic conflicts at Hollister Muni?
Yes. The field has glider activity on and near the airport. There is also model aircraft activity 3 miles west-northwest of the airport up to 500 ft AGL.
What lighting is available at KCVH?
Runway 24 has VASI. Runways 13 and 31 have PAPI. REIL is published on runways 24, 13 and 31. MIRL is on both runways.

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