KSNS

VFR

SALINAS MUNI

SALINAS · CALIFORNIA

Elev
84.4'
Longest RWY
6,004'08/26
Tower
0600-1900 OCT-MAR; 0500-1900 APR-SEP
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
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Before you fly into KSNS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
0600-1900 OCT-MAR; 0500-1900 APR-SEP local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
884.4'
MSL · field 84.4' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +9 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KSNS

Current METAR

Observed 20:53Z

KSNS 272053Z 29009G16KT 10SM FEW036 SCT044 BKN070 17/07 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP186 T01720067 50000
Wind
290° @ 9G16 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
183 ft
Ceiling
7,000 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 SE
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 884 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
SNS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MATT NELSON
Address
30 MORTENSEN AVE, SALINAS CA 93905

Flight service · Hours

FSS OAK
OAKLAND1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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290° · 9 kt
RWY 26
264°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 264° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 884 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored84° / 264°6,004 ftASPH08 R
13/31135° / 315°4,825 ftASPH31 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08VASI 2-box left(3°)
26VASI 2-box left(3°)
13VASI 4-box left(3°)45', trees, 1733' from thr, 310' R of cntrln, slope 34
31PAPI 2-box left(3°)MALSR

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 31
LS · CAT I
SNS
108.5
ILS RWY 31
KSNS · 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 pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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
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

  • There is a 6 foot tall security fence 400 feet prior to runway 13 threshold on the centerline and steeply descending terrain 350 feet prior to runway 31 threshold on the centerline, both in the runway 13/31 safety area.Show FAA
  • Portions of taxiway B between D and N have limited air traffic control services provided.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact NorCal Approach at 916-361-3748.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runway 31; runway end identifier lights for runways 13 and 26; precision approach path indicator for runway 31; high intensity runway lights for runways 13 and 31; medium intensity runway lights for runway 08/26; and use CTAF for helipad H1. Visual approach slope indicator for runways 08, 13, and 26 operate continuously.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 13/31There is a 200 foot asphalt stopway on runway 31.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERContact the manager at EARLP@CI.SALINAS.CA.US.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSNS

Answer card
ICAO
KSNS
Name
SALINAS MUNI
Location
SALINAS, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
84.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
884.4 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-1900 OCT-MAR; 0500-1900 APR-SEP
Total runways
2
Longest runway
08/26 · 6,004 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
10
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Salinas Muni is in Salinas, California. Field elevation is 84.4 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 08/26 at 6,004 ft. Runway 13/31 is 4,825 ft. The tower is open 0600-1900 October through March. It is open 0500-1900 April through September.

There is one ILS approach on runway 31. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 884.4 ft MSL. The airport sits under NorCal Class C service, so plan for the usual radio work. Read back clearances carefully. GateOne Salinas is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. If you need current ramp or fuel details, call them directly at (831) 422-9400.

A few published remarks matter here. When the tower is closed, runway 31 lighting is activated through the approach lighting system, with runway alignment indicator lights and a PAPI for runway 31. Runways 13 and 26 also have end identifier lights. There is a security fence near the runway 13 side. Steeply descending terrain is near the runway 31 side in the 13/31 safety area. Taxiway B between D and N has limited ATC services in spots. If you are arriving after tower hours, contact NorCal Approach for clearance delivery. Use the current Chart Supplement for any operational changes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSNS?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That works out to 884.4 ft MSL at Salinas Muni.
What are the tower hours at Salinas Muni?
The tower is open 0600-1900 October through March. It is open 0500-1900 April through September.
Does KSNS have an ILS approach?
Yes. The published ILS is for runway 31.
What is the longest runway at KSNS?
Runway 08/26 is the longest runway. It is 6,004 ft asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at KSNS?
GateOne Salinas is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
What should I know about runway 31 at Salinas Muni?
Runway 31 has a published 200 ft asphalt stopway. The remarks also note steeply descending terrain near the runway 31 threshold in the 13/31 safety area.
What lighting is available when the tower is closed at KSNS?
When the tower is closed, runway 31 lighting can be activated through the approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights. Runways 13 and 26 also have end identifier lights. The PAPI for runway 31 is listed.
Is there anything special about taxiway B at KSNS?
Yes. The published remarks say portions of taxiway B between D and N have limited air traffic control services. Taxi carefully. Get the latest guidance before taxiing.

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