KSBP

VFR

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY RGNL

SAN LUIS OBISPO · CALIFORNIA

Elev
212.3'
Longest RWY
6,101'11/29
Tower
06:00–20:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR01:56Z
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Before you fly into KSBP
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–20:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,212.3'
MSL · field 212.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 29
H/W +15 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KSBP

Current METAR

Observed 01:56Z

KSBP 280156Z 31015G22KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP167 T01390083
Wind
310° @ 15G22 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
7 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
3 NM S
VFR sectional
LOS ANGELES
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
SBP (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
COURTNEY JOHNSON
Address
975 AIRPORT DRIVE, SUITE 1, SAN LUIS OBISPO CA 93401

Flight service · Hours

FSS HHR
HAWTHORNE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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310° · 15 kt
RWY 29
290°M
Head/Tail
+15 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 29

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 29 · 290° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,212 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29Favored110° / 290°6,101 ftASPHStandard L
07/2575° / 255°2,500 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
116,100'6,100'6,100'5,300'VASI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
296,100'6,100'6,100'5,600'VASI 4-box left(3.25°)
072,500'2,500'2,500'2,500'10', road, 410' from thr, slope 21
252,500'2,500'2,500'2,500'

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

ILS · 1

RWY 11
LS · CAT I
SBP
109.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 11
KSBP · 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)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CARGO,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.

General notes

  • All taxiways southwest of runway 11/29 are closed to aircraft operations.Show FAA
  • Recurring flocks of waterfowl are on and in the vicinity of the airport during winter months.Show FAA
  • The air traffic control tower is unable to see aircraft in the holding bay at the northwest end of taxiway A. Movement from the holding bay requires air traffic control tower approval during tower hours.Show FAA
  • Taxiway widths are less than standard.Show FAA
  • Pushback from terminal gates is at the pilot's discretion. Do not call ground control for pushback.Show FAA
  • Runway 29 is designated as the calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • This is a noise sensitive airport with a touchdown zone of 50 feet. For noise abatement information, contact the airport manager at (805) 781-5205.Show FAA
  • Taxiway A is the run-up area for runway 29. Jets should use minimum breakaway power.Show FAA
  • Transient parking exceeding 2 hours requires contacting the fixed base operator except for air carriers.Show FAA
  • Taxiway A between taxiways C and F will be periodically restricted for aircraft with wingspan of 79 feet or greater during operations on runway 11/29.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights is active for runway 11. Runway end identifier lights are installed on runway 29. Visual approach slope indicator lights are available on runway 11. High intensity runway lights are installed on runways 11 and 29 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency. Visual approach slope indicator lights on runway 29 operate continuously.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 07/25The pavement classification rating value for runway 07/25 is 90/F/D/X/T.Show FAA
  • 11/29The pavement classification number value is 390/F/D/X/T.Show FAA
  • 07/25Runway 07/25 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations having more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger carrying operations having more than 30 passenger seats.Show FAA
  • 11/29The blast pad at the departure end of runway 11 measures 600 feet by 200 feet. The blast pad at the departure end of runway 29 measures 600 feet by 200 feet.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 11The visual approach slope indicator lights on runway 11 are unusable beyond 5 degrees right of the runway centerline.Show FAA

Arresting gear

  • 29_EMASAn engineered material arresting system 312 feet in length by 170 feet in width is located at the departure end of runway 29.Show FAA
  • 11_EMASAn engineered material arresting system 300 feet in length by 170 feet in width is located at the departure end of runway 11.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Prior to 15 May 1959.Show FAA
  • Customer bottle refilling is available.Show FAA
  • The traffic pattern altitude is 991 feet above ground level for single engine aircraft and 1491 feet above ground level for multi-engine, jet, and high performance aircraft.Show FAA
  • Transient tie down parking is available on the west side adjacent to the self-serve fuel facility.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe deputy director is Craig Piper and can be reached at (805) 781-4376.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KSBP

Answer card
ICAO
KSBP
Name
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY RGNL
Location
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
212.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,212.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2000
Total runways
2
Longest runway
11/29 · 6,101 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
8
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 29

San Luis Obispo County Rgnl is in San Luis Obispo, California. Field elevation is 212.3 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 11/29 at 6,101 ft. Runway 07/25 is 2,500 ft.

The field is towered. The control tower is open 0600-2000. One ILS approach is published for runway 11. Pattern altitude is not published in the usual way, so use the Chart Supplement remarks. Single-engine traffic uses 991 ft AGL. Multi-engine, jet and high performance traffic uses 1,491 ft AGL.

ACI Jet is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call them at (805) 548-1350 for current service details. The remarks also note that taxiway widths are less than standard. Taxiways southwest of runway 11/29 are closed to aircraft operations. That matters for taxi planning on the ground. Runway 29 is the calm wind runway. Winter waterfowl are also a recurring factor here. Keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing.

For a first-time arrival, the big picture is simple. Expect a controlled airport with local procedures. Expect a single ILS on 11. Runway 29 is the calm wind choice. The tower cannot see aircraft in the holding bay at the northwest end of taxiway A. Get tower approval before moving from that area during tower hours.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSBP?
The published pattern altitude is 991 ft AGL for single-engine aircraft. Multi-engine, jet and high performance aircraft use 1,491 ft AGL.
What are the tower hours at KSBP?
The control tower is open from 0600 to 2000. Outside those hours, check the current FAA Chart Supplement and contact the airport operator for the latest procedures.
Does KSBP have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published. It serves runway 11.
What is the longest runway at KSBP?
Runway 11/29 is the longest runway. It is 6,101 ft long and has asphalt pavement.
Which FBO is on the field at KSBP?
ACI Jet is on the field at KSBP. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is runway 07/25 available for airline-style passenger operations at KSBP?
Runway 07/25 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations having more than 9 passenger seats. It is also not available for non-scheduled passenger carrying operations with more than 30 passenger seats.
What should I know about taxiing at KSBP?
Taxiway widths are less than standard. Taxiways southwest of runway 11/29 are closed to aircraft operations. The tower also cannot see aircraft in the holding bay at the northwest end of taxiway A. Get tower approval before moving from that area during tower hours.
Is runway 29 the calm wind runway at KSBP?
Yes. Runway 29 is designated as the calm wind runway.

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