O81 Tulelake Muni Airport

Before you fly into O81

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

4,848.7'

MSL · field 4,048.7' + 800 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 30

H/W +13 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF O81

O81 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLMT (CRATER LAKE/KLAMATH RGNL) · 23.0 NM away. Conditions at O81 may differ.

METAR · KLMT

Observed 21:53Z

KLMT 272153Z COR 30013KT 10SM BKN049 12/M01 A2999 RMK AO2 RAB06E17 SLP151 P0000 T01221006

Wind: 300° @ 13 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 12°C / -1°C
Altimeter: 29.99 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 4,574 ft
Ceiling: 4,900 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

O81 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KLMT (CRATER LAKE/KLAMATH RGNL) · 23.0 NM away. Conditions at O81 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KLMT 271720Z 2718/2818 VRB03KT P6SM FEW080 FM272000 30009KT P6SM BKN080 FM280400 34004KT P6SM SCT070 FM280800 VRB02KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–27 20:00Z

Wind: Variable at 3 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 8,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

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Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 7 NM SE
VFR sectional: KLAMATH FALLS
Pattern altitude: 800 ft AGL · 4,849 ft MSL
ARTCC: ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility: RIU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: MITCH CROSBY
Phone: (530) 233-6412
Address: 202 W 4TH ST, ALTURAS CA 96101

Flight service · Hours

FSS RIU: RANCHO MURIETA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: JUN-AUG · 0600-1700
SEP-MAY · MON-FRI · 0800-1700
SEP-MAY · SAT-SUN · ON CALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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300° · 13 kt

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RWY 30

292°M

Head/Tail

+13 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

RIGHT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
12/30Favored	112° / 292°	3,577 ft	ASPH	30 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
12	—	—	—	—	—	—	15', road, 650' from thr, 170' R of cntrln, slope 30

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.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

O81 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

O81 · CHART_SUPP

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: Minor
Power plant repair: Minor
Other services: AGRI

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: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.10

4S7·Malin Airport·6.8 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.25

KAAT·Alturas Municipal Airport·43.3 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.10at4S7Malin Airport6.8 nm
Jet A$5.25atKAATAlturas Municipal Airport43.3 nm

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

Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 12/30 by radio on frequency 122.8.Show FAA

Fuel notes

100LLFor fuel call 530-664-2661.Show FAA

Other notes

The airport was established prior to May 15 1959.Show FAA
MANAGERThe roads commissioner is the airport manager. The fixed base operator is at the airport and can be reached at 530-664-2661.Show FAA
OWNERThe airport is leased to and maintained by the County of Modoc.Show FAA
MANAGERThe roads department office in Alturas is the airport manager contact.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · O81

Answer card

ICAO: O81
Name: TULELAKE MUNI
Location: TULELAKE, CALIFORNIA
Elevation: 4,048.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 4,848.7 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 12/30 · 3,577 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 17°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 300° at 13 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 30

Tulelake Muni sits in Tulelake, California. The field elevation is 4,048.7 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 3,577 ft long with asphalt pavement. The airport is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That puts the published pattern at 4,848.7 ft MSL. No ILS approaches are published here. The runway headings are magnetic 129° and 309°. Medium intensity runway lights on 12/30 are activated by radio on 122.8.

This is a high-elevation field, so performance planning matters. Expect thinner air than you get at lowland airports. Check density altitude before departure, especially on warm days. The airport is leased to and maintained by Modoc County. The roads commissioner is the airport manager. The roads department office in Alturas is the airport manager contact. For fuel, call 530-664-2661. The published remarks also say the airport has a fixed base operator on the field, but no on-field FBO name is listed in the facts. If you need current fuel or local field details, call ahead. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at O81 Tulelake Muni?

The published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That equals 4,848.7 ft MSL at this field.

Does Tulelake Muni have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for O81. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure updates before you go.

Is O81 towered or non-towered?

O81 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.

What is the longest runway at Tulelake Muni?

The only runway is 12/30. It is 3,577 ft long with asphalt pavement.

What are the runway headings at O81?

Runway 12/30 has magnetic headings of 129° and 309°. Use the published numbers for your takeoff and landing planning.

How do I activate the runway lights at Tulelake Muni?

Medium intensity runway lights on 12/30 are radio-activated on 122.8. Make sure you brief that before night operations.

Who handles fuel or airport contact at O81?

The published remarks say to call 530-664-2661 for fuel. The roads commissioner is the airport manager. The roads department office in Alturas is the manager contact.

Is there an FBO on the field at Tulelake Muni?

The facts do not list an on-field FBO name. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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