KDVO

VFR

GNOSS FLD

NOVATO · CALIFORNIA

Elev
4'
Longest RWY
3,303'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KDVO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,004'
MSL · field 4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 13
H/W +1 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF KDVO

Current METAR

Observed 21:15Z

KDVO 272115Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM BKN039 OVC060 18/09 A3003 RMK AO2
Wind
230° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
229 ft
Ceiling
3,900 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
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
OAK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAN JENSEN
Address
451 A AIRPORT ROAD, NOVATO CA 94945

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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230° · 5 kt
RWY 13
134°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 134° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,004 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored134° / 314°3,303 ftASPH31 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 2-box right(3.5°)82', tree, 3000' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 34
31PAPI 2-box left(4°)180', hill, 4700' from thr, 500' R of cntrln, slope 25

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
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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 (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,PAJA,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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 clearance delivery contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380.Show FAA
  • Runway 13 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • Helicopters approach from the east and depart to the east, remaining north of radio towers.Show FAA
  • There is a noise sensitive area southeast of the airport. Avoid straight-out departures on runway 13 and straight-in landings on runway 31.Show FAA
  • Mountains are west and hills are south of the airport.Show FAA
  • Jet and turbine aircraft land on runway 13 and depart runway 31 as wind and traffic permit.Show FAA
  • Ditches surround the runway.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 13/31Runway 13 has a paved 125 foot overrun. Runway 31 has a 100 foot overrun.Show FAA
  • H1Helicopter approach is 050/230 magnetic.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERDan Jensen is the airport manager and can be reached at dan.jensen@marincounty.gov.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KDVO

Answer card
ICAO
KDVO
Name
GNOSS FLD
Location
NOVATO, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,004 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 3,303 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
230° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 13

GNOSS FLD is in Novato, California. The field elevation is 4 ft MSL. It has one runway, 13/31, which is 3,303 ft long and paved with asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.075. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. SkyShare is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. For clearance delivery, Oakland ARTCC is listed in the remarks. The airport manager is Dan Jensen.

The published remarks matter here. Runway 13 is the calm wind runway. Jet and turbine aircraft land on 13 and depart 31 as wind and traffic permit. There is a noise sensitive area southeast of the airport. Avoid straight-out departures on 13. Avoid straight-in landings on 31. Mountains are west of the airport. Hills are south of the field. Ditches also surround the runway. Helicopters approach from the east and depart to the east. They stay north of the radio towers. For a first-time arrival, brief the runway overrun lengths and the terrain around the field before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What runway should I expect to use at GNOSS FLD in Novato?
Runway 13 is the calm wind runway per the published remarks. Jet and turbine aircraft land on 13 and depart 31 as wind and traffic permit.
Is there a tower at KDVO?
No. KDVO is non-towered. Use CTAF and UNICOM 123.075 for local traffic calls.
Does GNOSS FLD have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for KDVO. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at GNOSS FLD?
The provided facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before arrival. For light piston operations, the airport notes assume a standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless published otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KDVO?
SkyShare is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (415) 897-1653 for current service details.
Are there noise-sensitive areas or departure restrictions at GNOSS FLD?
Yes. There is a noise sensitive area southeast of the airport. The remarks say to avoid straight-out departures on runway 13. Avoid straight-in landings on runway 31.
What should I know about terrain near KDVO?
Mountains are west of the airport. Hills are south of the field. Ditches also surround the runway, so use a careful rollout and taxi brief on arrival.
How do I get clearance delivery information for GNOSS FLD?
The published remarks say to contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380 for clearance delivery.

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