KOVL

VFR

OLIVIA RGNL

OLIVIA · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,079.9'
Longest RWY
3,501'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KOVL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,079.9'
MSL · field 1,079.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 29
H/W +15 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KOVL

Current METAR

Observed 08:15Z

KOVL 280815Z AUTO 30015G19KT 10SM CLR 08/ A2991 RMK AO2
Wind
300° @ 15G19 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
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
2 NM W
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
OVL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RICHARD SIGURDSON
Address
PO BOX 169, OLIVIA MN 56277-0169

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • APR-OCT · 0800-1700
  • NOV-MAR · MON-FRI · 0800-1700
  • NOV-MAR · SAT · 0800-1200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 15 kt
RWY 29
292°M
Head/Tail
+15 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 29

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 29 · 292° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,080 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29Favored112° / 292°3,501 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
11PAPI 2-box left(3°)
29PAPI 2-box left(3°)19', brush, 422' from thr, 240' R of cntrln, slope 11

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 29
KOVL · 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
Minor
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

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 Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The PAPI is activated for runways 11 and 29. The REIL is activated for runways 11 and 29. The medium intensity runway lighting is activated for runway 11/29 via CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day via credit card.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KOVL

Answer card
ICAO
KOVL
Name
OLIVIA RGNL
Location
OLIVIA, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,079.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,079.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
11/29 · 3,501 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 29

KOVL is in Olivia, Minnesota. The field elevation is 1,079.9 ft MSL. It has one runway, 11/29, which is 3,501 ft long. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Olivia Flying Service is on the field. It carries 100LL. Published remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours a day with credit card access. The runway lighting is pilot-activated on CTAF. PAPI and REIL are published for both runway ends.

For a first-time arrival, treat this as a non-towered Minnesota airport with a single asphalt runway and modest length. Check the current Chart Supplement for any local procedures before you go. If you need a clearance, the published remark says to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls. Verify current airspace on the sectional or TAC before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at KOVL and how long is it?
KOVL has one runway, 11/29. It is 3,501 ft long and asphalt.
Is Olivia Rgnl towered?
No. KOVL is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at KOVL?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current Chart Supplement for the published pattern altitude before flight. If no special value is published, light piston pilots often use 1,000 ft AGL as a default reference.
Does KOVL have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KOVL. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before you file or launch.
Which fuel is available on the field at KOVL?
Olivia Flying Service is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. The published remarks also say 100LL is available 24 hours a day with credit card access.
How do you activate the runway lights at KOVL?
The medium intensity runway lighting for 11/29 is activated via CTAF. PAPI and REIL are also published for both runway ends.
Who do I call for a clearance at KOVL?
The published remark says to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery. Confirm the current procedure before departure.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at KOVL?
Plan for a non-towered field at 1,079.9 ft MSL with one 3,501 ft runway. Check the current Chart Supplement for any local procedures, then brief runway 11/29 lighting and the lack of published ILS.

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