O06

VFR

LAKE OROVILLE LANDING AREA

OROVILLE · CALIFORNIA

Elev
900'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:53Z
VFR sectional · O06
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Before you fly into O06
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,700'
MSL · field 900' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF O06

O06 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KOVE (OROVILLE MUNI) · 8.6 NM away. Conditions at O06 may differ.

METAR · KOVE

Observed 22:53Z

KOVE 112253Z AUTO 29012G17KT 10SM CLR 37/08 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP077 T03670078
Wind
290° @ 12G17 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
37°C / 8°C
Altimeter
29.76 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
3,954 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 NE
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,700 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
RIU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
AARON WRIGHT
Address
400 GLEN DRIVE, OROVILLE CA 95966

Flight service · Hours

FSS RIU
RANCHO MURIETA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
290° · 12 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
O06 · 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
MOGAS

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Buoy
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
No
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

  • TFC PAT ALT 800'AGL.
  • FOR LAKE INFORMATION CTC MARINA (530) 589-3152.
  • LANDING AREA LOCATED IN CENTER OF MAIN BODY OF LAKE.
  • FLOATING DEBRIS DURING OCT-JUL.
  • FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.

Runway surface & condition

  • ALL/WAYLNDG ZONE IS A 9000 FT DIAMETER CIRCULAR AREA IN CENTER OF MAIN BODY OF LAKE.

Other notes

  • VFR USE ONLY.
  • LAKE ELEVATION VARIES FM 700 - 900 FT MSL.
  • MANAGERSUPERVISORY RANGER, CA STATE PARKS.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · O06

Answer card
ICAO
O06
Name
LAKE OROVILLE LANDING AREA
Location
OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
900 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,700 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 12 kt
Favored runway now

Lake Oroville Landing Area sits in Oroville, California. The field elevation is 900 ft MSL. This is a VFR-only landing area in the center of the main body of the lake. No runways are listed. The published landing zone is a 9,000-foot diameter circular area. Traffic pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,700 ft MSL.

There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. For clearance delivery, contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380. For lake information, contact the marina at (530) 589-3152. The supervisory ranger of California State Parks is the manager.

A first-time pilot should pay attention to the lake environment. Lake elevation can vary from 700 to 900 ft MSL. Floating debris is present during October through July. That makes a careful visual scan important on arrival and departure. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so plan ahead for services before you go. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published restrictions or changes before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Oroville Landing Area VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say this landing area is for VFR use only. Plan a visual arrival and verify current conditions before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at O06?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. The published MSL value is 1,700 ft MSL.
Does O06 have any runways?
No runways are listed for O06. The published landing zone is a 9,000-foot diameter circular area in the center of the lake.
Is there an ILS at Lake Oroville Landing Area?
No ILS approaches are published for O06. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the current sectional before planning an instrument arrival.
What is the CTAF for O06?
CTAF is 122.9. Use it for traffic calls and monitor closely because there is no control tower.
Who do I contact for lake information at O06?
Contact the marina at (530) 589-3152 for lake information. That is the published contact in the remarks.
Are there any hazards to watch for at Lake Oroville?
Yes. Floating debris is present during October through July. The lake elevation also varies from 700 to 900 ft MSL, so expect changing surface conditions.
Who manages Lake Oroville Landing Area?
The supervisory ranger of California State Parks is the manager. For current operational details, verify with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement.

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