O55

VFR

SOUTHARD FLD

BIEBER · CALIFORNIA

Elev
4,163'
Longest RWY
2,980'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into O55
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,163'
MSL · field 4,163' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 04
H/W +2 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF O55

O55 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAAT (ALTURAS MUNI) · 32.6 NM away. Conditions at O55 may differ.

METAR · KAAT

Observed 21:55Z

KAAT 272155Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW110 12/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP145 T01221039
Wind
VAR @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / -4°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
4,728 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
2 NM NE
VFR sectional
KLAMATH FALLS
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
RIU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KAYLA NEELY
Address
707 NEVADA ST, SUSANVILLE CA 96130

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 3 kt
RWY 04
039°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 04

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 04 · 039° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,163 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored39° / 219°2,980 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0465', trees, 1600' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 21
2215', road, 200' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 0

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

Chart Supplement
O55 · 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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Low intensity runway lights are activated on runway 04/22 by using the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 22There is a 3-foot fence located 0 to 60 feet diagonally across the primary surface at runway 22.Show FAA
  • 22The approach slope ratio is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold at runway 22.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport predates the 1958 Federal Aviation Act.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe manager is the Lassen County Deputy Director of Public Works.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe phone number for the Public Works Department in Susanville is available.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · O55

Answer card
ICAO
O55
Name
SOUTHARD FLD
Location
BIEBER, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
4,163 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,163 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
04/22 · 2,980 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 04

Southard Fld sits near Bieber, California. The field elevation is 4,163 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 04/22 is 2,980 ft of asphalt, so plan performance with the elevation in mind. This is an untowered field. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light piston pattern at 5,163 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. The airport is a good example of a high-desert strip where density altitude can matter on warm days. Check your takeoff and landing numbers before you go.

Published remarks note low intensity runway lights on 04/22 that are activated through the CTAF. They also note an obstruction issue near runway 22. The approach slope to the displaced threshold on 22 is 20 to 1. A 3-foot fence is reported 0 to 60 feet diagonally across the primary surface at runway 22. There are no on-field FBOs listed here. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone for current services before arrival. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at O55 Southard Fld?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to 5,163 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does Southard Fld have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for O55. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file.
What is the longest runway at O55?
O55 has one runway. Runway 04/22 is the longest runway at 2,980 ft of asphalt.
Is Southard Fld towered?
No. Southard Fld is an untowered airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
What runway lighting is available at O55?
Low intensity runway lights are published for runway 04/22. They are activated by using the CTAF.
Are there any runway 22 obstructions at Southard Fld?
Yes. Published remarks mention a 3-foot fence 0 to 60 feet diagonally across the primary surface at runway 22. The approach slope to the displaced threshold on 22 is also listed as 20 to 1.
Which FBOs are on the field at O55?
No on-field FBOs are listed for Southard Fld. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at Southard Fld?
Published remarks list Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures with the FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

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