KVIS

VFR

VISALIA MUNI

VISALIA · CALIFORNIA

Elev
292.5'
Longest RWY
6,562'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KVIS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,292.5'
MSL · field 292.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +4 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KVIS

Current METAR

Observed 21:56Z

KVIS 272156Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW055 19/07 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP169 T01890067 PNO $
Wind
VAR @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
706 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
4 NM W
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
VIS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JODY MILLER
Address
9501 ARPT DRIVE, VISALIA CA 93277

Flight service · Hours

FSS RIU
RANCHO MURIETA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1800
  • SAT-SUN · 0900-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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000° · 5 kt
RWY 30
301°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 301° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,293 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored121° / 301°6,562 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
126,560'7,560'6,560'5,635'PAPI 4-box left(3°)4', fence, 200' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 0
305,635'6,635'5,635'5,635'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR61', tree, 3175' from thr, 725' R of cntrln, slope 48

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 30
LD · CAT I
VIS
108.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 30
KVIS · 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
AVNCS,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

  • Runway 30 is designated as the calm wind runway.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The MALSR lighting system is activated for runway 30; REIL lighting is available for runway 12; PAPI is available for runways 12 and 30; high intensity runway lighting is available for runway 12/30. Use CTAF for communications.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • ASelf-service Jet A fuel is available 24 hours.Show FAA
  • 100LLSelf-service 100LL fuel is available 24 hours.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • H1The helipad is located on the parallel taxiway; then hover taxi to the adjacent concrete parking pad. Maximum weight is 20,000 pounds.Show FAA
  • 12The approach slope ratio is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 12.Show FAA

Other notes

  • There is a tie-down fee at Ron.Show FAA
  • No downwind turns are permitted when departing runway 12 until reaching traffic pattern altitude.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmail the airport manager at JODY.MILLER@VISALIA.CITY.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KVIS

Answer card
ICAO
KVIS
Name
VISALIA MUNI
Location
VISALIA, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
292.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,292.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 6,562 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Visalia Muni is in Visalia, California. The field elevation is 292.5 ft MSL. It has one runway, 12/30, which is 6,562 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower, so use CTAF 123.05 for local traffic and UNICOM on the same frequency if needed. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Runway 30 has an ILS approach. The published lighting setup is useful for night work. MALSR is on runway 30. REIL is available for runway 12. PAPI is available for both runway ends. High intensity runway lighting is available on 12/30. Runway 30 is the calm wind runway. There is also a published note that no downwind turns are permitted when departing runway 12 until reaching traffic pattern altitude. The runway 12 approach slope also has a 20 to 1 obstruction note to the displaced threshold, so brief that side carefully before arrival.

Visalia Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve 100LL and self-serve Jet A are both available 24 hours. The airport also notes a helipad on the parallel taxiway with hover taxi to the adjacent concrete pad. Maximum weight there is 20,000 pounds. For any current operating detail that is not published here, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator directly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KVIS and is it long enough for a jet?
KVIS has one runway, 12/30. It is 6,562 ft long. That gives plenty of room for many business jet operations. Performance still depends on weight, temperature, wind and runway condition.
Does Visalia Muni have an ILS approach?
Yes. The published ILS is for runway 30. If you are planning an IFR arrival, confirm the current procedure details in the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.
Is KVIS towered or non-towered?
KVIS is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.05 for local traffic calls. UNICOM is also on 123.05.
What is the pattern altitude at Visalia Muni?
The published pattern altitude is not listed. Plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which runway is the calm wind runway at KVIS?
Runway 30 is designated as the calm wind runway. That does not replace a wind check. Use the current winds and runway condition before you choose a landing runway.
What fuel is available on the field at KVIS?
Visalia Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve 100LL and self-serve Jet A are both available 24 hours.
What should I know about runway 12 departures at Visalia Muni?
There is a published restriction that no downwind turns are permitted when departing runway 12 until reaching traffic pattern altitude. Brief that before takeoff so the departure stays inside the local procedure.
Are there lighting aids for night operations at KVIS?
Yes. Runway 30 has MALSR. Runway 12 has REIL. PAPI is available on both runway ends. High intensity runway lighting is also available on 12/30.

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