KSAS

VFR

SALTON SEA

SALTON CITY · CALIFORNIA

Elev
-84'
Longest RWY
5,000'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:52Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSAS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
716'
MSL · field -84' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 25
H/W +5 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF KSAS

KSAS does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KTRM (JACQUELINE COCHRAN RGNL) · 25.4 NM away. Conditions at KSAS may differ.

METAR · KTRM

Observed 08:52Z

KTRM 150852Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP139 T02000072 50003 TSNO $
Wind
320° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 7°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
471 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
1 NM SW
VFR sectional
LOS ANGELES
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 716 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
SAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GARY KOONTZ
Address
9890 CHERRY AVENUE, FONTANA CA 92335

Flight service · Hours

FSS SAN
SAN DIEGO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
320° · 8 kt
RWY 25
252°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 252° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 716 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored72° / 252°5,000 ftGRAVEL07 R

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
KSAS · CHART_SUPP
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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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Yuma Center Radar Approach Control at 928-269-9569.Show FAA
  • Loose gravel is in the vicinity of the parking area.Show FAA
  • Occasional ultralight activity occurs on weekends.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 07Runway 07 and runway 25 white threshold bars are the only markings on the runway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSAS

Answer card
ICAO
KSAS
Name
SALTON SEA
Location
SALTON CITY, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
-84 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
716 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

Salton Sea Airport sits at Salton City in California. Field elevation is -84 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 5,000 ft long and has a gravel surface. The field is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 716 ft MSL. No ILS approaches are published here.

For clearance delivery, contact Yuma Center Radar Approach Control at 928-269-9569. Loose gravel is reported near the parking area. Occasional ultralight activity happens on weekends, so keep your scan active in the pattern. The only runway markings noted are white threshold bars at both ends. That is useful to know if you are coming in here for the first time.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Plan on verifying services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival. The airport sits below sea level. The field elevation is unusual even though the runway is only 5,000 ft. Use the current chart and pay attention to the gravel surface, the weekend traffic mix and the published pattern altitude before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSAS?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 716 ft MSL at Salton Sea Airport.
Does KSAS have a control tower?
No. KSAS is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and follow the current Chart Supplement for any local procedures.
Is there an ILS at Salton Sea Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for KSAS. Check the current Chart Supplement for the available instrument procedures before you file.
What is the longest runway at KSAS?
KSAS has one runway. Runway 07/25 is the longest runway at 5,000 ft on gravel.
Which runway markings should I expect at KSAS?
The published remarks say the only runway markings are white threshold bars on Runway 07 and Runway 25. Plan accordingly on final and during rollout.
Are there any on-field FBOs at KSAS?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at KSAS?
For clearance delivery, contact Yuma Center Radar Approach Control at 928-269-9569. Use that number for current coordination details before departure.
What should I watch for on the ground at KSAS?
Loose gravel is reported near the parking area. Keep taxi speed down and watch for prop or tire damage risk on the surface.

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