KEKA

VFR

MURRAY FLD

EUREKA · CALIFORNIA

Elev
10.9'
Longest RWY
3,011'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KEKA
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
810.9'
MSL · field 10.9' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +12 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KEKA

KEKA does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KACV (CALIFORNIA REDWOOD COAST-HUMBOLDT COUNTY) · 10.5 NM away. Conditions at KEKA may differ.

METAR · KACV

Observed 01:53Z

KACV 280153Z AUTO 33012KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP199 T01170072
Wind
330° @ 12 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.10 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-570 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 E
VFR sectional
KLAMATH FALLS
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 811 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
OAK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RYAN COOLEY
Address
3561 BOEING AVE., MCKINLEYVILLE CA 95519

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
330° · 12 kt
RWY 30
300°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 30

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 300° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 811 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored120° / 300°3,011 ftASPH30 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
30VASI 2-box left(4°)

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 12
KEKA · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,CHTR,INSTR

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

  • Deer are present in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
  • Be alert for birds in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
  • The CTAF frequency is shared with a nearby airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Visual approach slope indicator is active for runway 30; medium intensity runway lights are available for runways 12 and 30 and are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 30Runway end 30 is unusable beyond 6.5 nautical miles due to terrain.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport predates the 1958 Federal Aviation Act.Show FAA
  • Landing fee is charged; contact the airport or check the airport website for details and exemptions.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager is located at Arcata/Eureka Airport.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KEKA

Answer card
ICAO
KEKA
Name
MURRAY FLD
Location
EUREKA, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
10.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
810.9 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 3,011 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
330° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

MURRAY FLD sits in Eureka, California on the North Coast. Field elevation is 10.9 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 12/30, which is 3,011 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 810.9 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. The CTAF is shared with a nearby airport. Listen carefully before keying up. County of Humboldt is on the field and carries 100LL. Call the airport at (707) 839-5401 for current fuel or airport details.

A few local items matter here. Birds are reported in the area. Deer are also present near the runway. Runway 30 has a visual approach slope indicator. Medium intensity runway lights are available on 12 and 30. They are controlled by CTAF. Runway end 30 is unusable beyond 6.5 NM because of terrain. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC. First-time visitors should plan for a non-towered airport with shared radio traffic, coastal weather and terrain awareness on the 30 end.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KEKA?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 810.9 ft MSL at KEKA.
Does KEKA have a control tower?
No. KEKA is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.7 for self-announced traffic.
What runway does Murray Fld have?
KEKA has one runway. It is runway 12/30 and it is 3,011 ft long with an asphalt surface.
Are there any ILS approaches at KEKA?
No ILS approaches are published for KEKA. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at KEKA?
County of Humboldt is the on-field FBO listed for KEKA. It carries 100LL. Call (707) 839-5401 for current service details.
Is runway 30 usable the full length at KEKA?
No. Runway end 30 is unusable beyond 6.5 NM due to terrain. Plan your arrival and departure with that limitation in mind.
Does KEKA have runway lights or a VASI?
Yes. Runway 30 has a visual approach slope indicator. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runways 12 and 30. They are controlled by CTAF.
Is there anything special to watch for at KEKA?
Yes. Birds and deer are reported in the vicinity of the airport. The CTAF is also shared with a nearby airport, so monitor the frequency closely.

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