KPTV

VFR

PORTERVILLE MUNI

PORTERVILLE · CALIFORNIA

Elev
443.2'
Longest RWY
5,960'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPTV
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,443.2'
MSL · field 443.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +3 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KPTV

Current METAR

Observed 20:56Z

KPTV 272056Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM OVC034 17/09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP173 T01720089 58002 $
Wind
010° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
628 ft
Ceiling
3,400 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 SW
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
PTV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RICHARD TREE
Address
1893 SOUTH NEWCOMB ROAD, PORTERVILLE CA 93257-7466

Flight service · Hours

FSS RIU
RANCHO MURIETA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MAY-OCT · 0700-1900
  • NOV-APR · 0800-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
010° · 5 kt
RWY 30
300°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 300° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,443 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored120° / 300°5,960 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
12VASI 4-box right(3°)15', road, 480' from thr, 292' R of cntrln, slope 18
30VASI 4-box right(3°)15', road, 520' from thr, 298' R of cntrln, slope 21

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

GPS RWY 12
KPTV · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,SURV

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.

Lighting notes

  • High intensity runway lights for runway 12/30 are preset to low intensity from dusk to 2300; after 2300 activate on the CTAF. Activate the VASI for runway 12 on the CTAF. The VASI for runway 30 operates continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-service fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1Airport attendant can be reached at 559-782-7540.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmergency contact is Porterville Police Department at 559-782-7400.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPTV

Answer card
ICAO
KPTV
Name
PORTERVILLE MUNI
Location
PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
443.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,443.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 5,960 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
010° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Porterville Muni is in Porterville, California. The field elevation is 443.2 ft MSL. It has one runway, 12/30, which is 5,960 ft long. There is no control tower. Approach service is through Bakersfield on 119.075. No ILS approaches are published.

For pattern work, use the published pattern altitude if you have it from the current Chart Supplement. The facts here do not list a published pattern altitude. For a light piston, plan on 1,000 ft AGL unless current published data says otherwise. The airport sits in the Central Valley, so expect straightforward terrain. Still, verify the latest charted airspace and local procedures before you go.

The on-field FBO is Porterville Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Self-service 100LL is available 24 hours with a credit card. The runway lights for 12/30 are preset to low intensity from dusk to 2300. After 2300, activate them on the CTAF. The VASI for runway 12 is also activated on CTAF. The VASI for runway 30 operates continuously. If you need current field details, call the airport attendant at 559-782-7540.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KPTV?
KPTV has one runway, 12/30. It is 5,960 ft long and paved asphalt.
Does Porterville Muni have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for KPTV. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or shoot an arrival.
What is the pattern altitude at KPTV?
A published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. For a light piston, plan on 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KPTV towered?
No. Porterville Muni is an untowered airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic.
Which FBO is on the field at Porterville Muni?
The on-field FBO is Porterville Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (559) 782-7540 for current service details.
Is self-serve 100LL available at KPTV?
Yes. Self-service 100LL is available 24 hours with a credit card.
How do the runway lights work at KPTV?
Runway 12/30 high intensity lights are preset to low intensity from dusk to 2300. After 2300, activate them on the CTAF. The VASI for runway 12 is also activated on CTAF.
What frequency do I use for Porterville Muni traffic calls?
Use CTAF 122.8. UNICOM is also 122.8.

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