KSVE

VFR

SUSANVILLE MUNI

SUSANVILLE · CALIFORNIA

Elev
4,149.1'
Longest RWY
4,051'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSVE
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,949.1'
MSL · field 4,149.1' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KSVE

Current METAR

Observed 19:35Z

KSVE 271935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW080 12/M01 A2999 RMK A01 P000
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / -1°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
4,698 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
5 NM SE
VFR sectional
KLAMATH FALLS
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 4,949 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
SVE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STEVE DATAMA
Address
471-920 JOHNSTONVILLE ROAD #10, SUSANVILLE CA 96130

Flight service · Hours

FSS RNO
RENO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 11
112°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 11

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 11 · 112° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,949 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29112° / 292°4,051 ftASPH29 R
07/2572° / 252°2,180 ftDIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
11PAPI 2-box left(3°)70', trees, 1650' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 20
29PAPI 2-box left(4°)
075', fence, 60' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 12

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
KSVE · 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
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

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

  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 15 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 11/29 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 11/29Runway 11/29 is limited to 12,000 pounds gross weight by the airport manager.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 11The visual glide slope indicator on runway 11 does not provide obstruction clearance beyond 6.2 nautical miles from the threshold.Show FAA
  • 11There are powerlines with orange balls below the tree line that are partially obscured near runway 11.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERThe airport manager can be contacted at SVE@frontiernet.net.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSVE

Answer card
ICAO
KSVE
Name
SUSANVILLE MUNI
Location
SUSANVILLE, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
4,149.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,949.1 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
11/29 · 4,051 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Susanville Muni sits in Susanville, California at 4,149.1 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 11/29 at 4,051 ft. Runway 07/25 is dirt and 2,180 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which puts the pattern at 4,949.1 ft MSL. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan for visual work or check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data. The field has one on-field FBO. Susanville Aviation is on the airport. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.

This is a high-elevation airport, so performance planning matters. Cold weather can also affect the field. Published remarks say altitude correction is required at or below minus 15 degrees Celsius. Runway 11/29 has medium intensity lights that are activated by CTAF. There are also powerlines with orange balls below the tree line near runway 11. They are partially obscured. Runway 11/29 is limited to 12,000 pounds gross weight by the airport manager. If you need clearance delivery, contact Oakland ARTCC. For any current noise, lighting, or operational changes, verify with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSVE?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That puts the traffic pattern at 4,949.1 ft MSL.
Is Susanville Muni towered?
No. KSVE is an uncontrolled field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What runway is longest at KSVE?
Runway 11/29 is the longest runway at 4,051 ft. It is asphalt and is the main paved option at the field.
Does KSVE have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for Susanville Muni. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before departure.
Which FBO is on the field at Susanville Muni?
Susanville Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Are there any runway lighting notes for KSVE?
Yes. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 11/29 are activated by CTAF. That is useful to know if you are arriving after dark.
Are there any runway 11 hazards at KSVE?
Published remarks note powerlines with orange balls below the tree line near runway 11. They are partially obscured, so brief that side carefully.
Is there a weight limit on runway 11/29 at KSVE?
Yes. Runway 11/29 is limited to 12,000 pounds gross weight by the airport manager. Verify your aircraft weight before planning that runway.

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