KFOT Rohnerville Airport

Before you fly into KFOT

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,192.7'

MSL · field 392.7' + 800 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 29

H/W +7 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF KFOT

Current METAR

Observed 02:35Z

KFOT 280235Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM OVC023 10/08 A3011 RMK AO1

Wind: 350° @ 10 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 10°C / 8°C
Altimeter: 30.11 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: -349 ft
Ceiling: 2,300 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

KFOT does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KACV (CALIFORNIA REDWOOD COAST-HUMBOLDT COUNTY) · 25.5 NM away. Conditions at KFOT may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KACV 272320Z 2800/2824 32012KT P6SM SCT250 FM280400 03003KT P6SM BKN025 FM281800 31007KT P6SM FEW040 FM282100 32012G18KT P6SM SCT250

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 04:00Z

Wind: 320° at 12 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 25,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

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Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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 SE
VFR sectional: KLAMATH FALLS
Pattern altitude: 800 ft AGL · 1,193 ft MSL
ARTCC: ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility: FOT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JUSTIN HOPMAN
Phone: 707-382-2551
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

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350° · 10 kt

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RWY 29

290°M

Head/Tail

+7 kt

Crosswind

7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 29

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
11/29Favored	110° / 290°	4,004 ft	ASPH	11 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
11	—	—	—	—	VASI 4-box right(3°)	—	—

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.

Approaches & charts

GPS RWY 11

KFOT · IAP

GPS RWY 11

KFOT · IAP

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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: Yes
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SEE RMK
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.

Cheapest 100LL

$7.20

KFOT·Humboldt County

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.15

KACV·Arcata Airport·25.5 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Humboldt County 122.900(707) 839-5401 WebsiteWorld Fuelyesterday	$7.20	—	—

Humboldt County
122.900(707) 839-5401
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100LL
$7.20
Jet A
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Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

Jet A$7.15atKACVArcata Airport25.5 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

This is a United States Forest Service and California Department of Forestry fire retardant station.Show FAA
Deer are in the vicinity of the runways.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Beacon lights operate from dusk to dawn.Show FAA
Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 11 and 29. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 11 and 29 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

Established prior to 15 May 1959.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 California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFOT

Answer card

ICAO: KFOT
Name: ROHNERVILLE
Location: FORTUNA, CALIFORNIA
Elevation: 392.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,192.7 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 11/29 · 4,004 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 17°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 350° at 10 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 29

Rohnerville Airport sits in Fortuna, California. Field elevation is 392.7 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 11/29 is 4,004 ft long with asphalt pavement. The field is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which puts it at 1,192.7 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. Plan with the current chart and expect a non-towered arrival. The published remarks matter here. Runway end identifier lights are on runways 11 and 29. Medium intensity runway lights are controlled from CTAF. The beacon runs from dusk to dawn. Deer are reported in the runway area. Keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing.

Humboldt County is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (707) 839-5401 for current service details. This airport is also used as a United States Forest Service and California Department of Forestry fire retardant station. A landing fee is charged. The airport manager is located at California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. The field sits in coastal Northern California, so expect local weather and terrain to matter on any approach or departure. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any noise or operating notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KFOT Rohnerville?

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 1,192.7 ft MSL at this field.

Does KFOT have any published ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for KFOT. Use the current chart and plan for non-precision or visual procedures as applicable.

Is Rohnerville Airport towered?

No. KFOT is not towered. CTAF is 122.9 for local traffic coordination.

What is the longest runway at KFOT?

KFOT has one runway. Runway 11/29 is the longest runway at 4,004 ft.

Which FBO is on the field at KFOT?

Humboldt County is listed on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (707) 839-5401 for current service details.

Are there runway lights at KFOT?

Yes. Runway end identifier lights are on runways 11 and 29. Medium intensity runway lights are also installed and are controlled by CTAF.

Is there a landing fee at KFOT?

Yes. A landing fee is charged. Check with the airport or the current FAA Chart Supplement for any exemptions or current details.

What should I watch for when flying into KFOT?

Deer are reported in the runway area. The airport also supports fire retardant operations. Verify current activity and use extra caution on the ground and in the pattern.

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