O08

VFR

SIDNEY PICKELS FLD

COLUSA · CALIFORNIA

Elev
49'
Longest RWY
3,034'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of O08 SIDNEY PICKELS FLD showing runway layout — runways 14/32
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into O08
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
849'
MSL · field 49' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 32
H/W +16 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF O08

O08 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMYV (YUBA COUNTY) · 20.3 NM away. Conditions at O08 may differ.

METAR · KMYV

Observed 18:53Z

KMYV 111853Z AUTO 33016KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP091 T03280067 $
Wind
330° @ 16 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
33°C / 7°C
Altimeter
29.79 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,382 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
SAN FRANCISCO
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 849 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
RIU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
COLT ESENWEIN
Address
1215 MARKET ST, SUITE F, COLUSA CA 95932-3246

Flight service · Hours

FSS RIU
RANCHO MURIETA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • DAWN-DUSK

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
330° · 16 kt
RWY 32
318°M
Head/Tail
+16 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 32

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 32 · 318° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 849 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored138° / 318°3,034 ftASPH32 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14PAPI 2-box left(3°)
32PAPI 2-box left(3°)15', road, 450' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 16

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of O08 SIDNEY PICKELS FLD in COLUSA, CALIFORNIA, showing runways 14/32 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 32
O08 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,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

  • BE ALERT TO BLDG 120 FT AGL 1000 FT WEST.
  • (E81) RWY EXIT LGTS ONLY.
  • BIRDS ON AND IN VICINITY OF AIRPORT
  • FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFUEL AVBL BY CREDIT CARD 24/7

Other notes

  • MANAGERCOUNTY PUB WORKS DIR. ARPT MGR 530-682-2612.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · O08

Answer card
ICAO
O08
Name
SIDNEY PICKELS FLD
Location
COLUSA, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
49 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
849 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14/32 · 3,034 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
330° at 16 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 32

Colusa County Airport sits in Colusa, California. Field elevation is 49 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 14/32 is 3,034 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published, so plan with the current chart and weather brief before you go.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 849 ft MSL. The field uses medium intensity runway lights on 14/32. They are activated by CTAF. Fuel is available from Colusa County Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Fuel is available by credit card 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That makes it a practical stop for light GA traffic.

A first-time pilot should pay attention to the published remarks. Birds are on and near the airport. There is also a building about 1,000 ft west that rises 120 ft AGL. Runway exit lights are the only exit lighting noted. For clearance delivery, contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380. If you need current operational details, call the airport operator or the FBO directly before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at O08?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 849 ft MSL at Colusa County Airport.
Does O08 have a control tower?
No. O08 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for airport traffic calls.
What runway is available at Colusa County Airport?
O08 has one runway. Runway 14/32 is 3,034 ft long and asphalt.
Is there an ILS at O08?
No ILS approaches are published for O08. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
What fuel is available on the field at O08?
Colusa County Airport is the on-field FBO listed in the facts. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Fuel is available by credit card 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How do you activate the runway lights at O08?
Medium intensity runway lights on runway 14/32 are activated by CTAF. Use the published CTAF frequency, which is 122.8.
Are there any published hazards at O08?
Yes. Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport. There is also a building about 1,000 ft west that rises 120 ft AGL.
Who handles clearance delivery for O08?
For clearance delivery, contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380. If you need airport-specific operational details, call the airport operator or the FBO directly.

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