KGOO

VFR

NEVADA COUNTY

GRASS VALLEY · CALIFORNIA

Elev
3,157.7'
Longest RWY
4,657'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:10Z
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,157.7'
MSL · field 3,157.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 25
H/W +6 · X/W 0 kt R

METAR & TAF KGOO

Current METAR

Observed 21:10Z

KGOO 272110Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM FEW025 SCT034 BKN046 12/05 A3001 RMK A01
Wind
270° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
3,444 ft
Ceiling
4,600 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 E
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
GOO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEVIN EDWARDS
Address
13083 JOHN BAUER AVE, GRASS VALLEY CA 95945-9533

Flight service · Hours

FSS RIU
RANCHO MURIETA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-2000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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270° · 6 kt
RWY 25
251°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 251° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,158 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored71° / 251°4,657 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
07VASI 4-box left(3°)20', trees, 612' from thr, 190' R of cntrln, slope 20
25100', pole, 2600' from thr, 235' R of cntrln, slope 24

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 07
KGOO · 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)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,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

  • Be alert from May through October for CalFire air tanker operations flying overhead the traffic pattern for runway 07. See AIM 5-4-27 for maneuvering and phraseology. Expect tankers to depart runway 25 and land runway 07 regardless of wind conditions.Show FAA
  • Runway 07/25 slopes 1.9 percent downhill to the west. Takeoffs on runway 07 are not recommended due to rising terrain.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact NorCal Approach at 916-361-6874.Show FAA
  • Helicopters make straight-in approaches and departures.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate the visual approach slope indicator for runway 07 and medium intensity runway lights for runways 07 and 25 on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager can be contacted at KEVIN.EDWARDS@NEVADACOUNTYCA.GOV.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KGOO

Answer card
ICAO
KGOO
Name
NEVADA COUNTY
Location
GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
3,157.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,157.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 4,657 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
270° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

Nevada County Airport sits in Grass Valley, California. The field elevation is 3,157.7 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 4,657 ft long and paved. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport is served by Nevada County Airport on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (530) 273-3374 for current fuel and ramp details.

The runway slopes 1.9 percent downhill to the west. Takeoffs on Runway 07 are not recommended because of rising terrain. That matters here because the airport sits in the foothills at a higher elevation. Expect density altitude to be a real factor on warm days. CalFire tanker traffic can also affect the pattern from May through October. Tankers may depart Runway 25 and land Runway 07 regardless of wind. Helicopters make straight-in approaches and departures. For clearance delivery, contact NorCal Approach. Use the current Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KGOO?
KGOO sits at 3,157.7 ft MSL. That elevation makes performance planning important, especially on warm days.
What is the pattern altitude at Nevada County Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KGOO have a tower?
No. KGOO is an untowered airport. Use CTAF 122.725 for local traffic calls.
Is there an ILS at KGOO?
No ILS approaches are published for KGOO. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What runway is longest at Nevada County Airport?
Runway 07/25 is the only runway. It is 4,657 ft long and paved.
Which FBO is on the field at KGOO?
Nevada County Airport is listed on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (530) 273-3374 for current availability.
Is Runway 07 recommended for takeoff at KGOO?
No. The published remarks say takeoffs on Runway 07 are not recommended because of rising terrain.
Are there special traffic concerns at KGOO?
Yes. From May through October, be alert for CalFire tanker operations over the Runway 07 pattern. The published remarks also say helicopters make straight-in approaches and departures.

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