O86

VFR

TRINITY CENTER

TRINITY CENTER · CALIFORNIA

Elev
2,390'
Longest RWY
3,215'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:15Z
Satellite top-down sketch of O86 TRINITY CENTER showing runway layout — runways 14/32
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into O86
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,190'
MSL · field 2,390' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +3 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF O86

Current METAR

Observed 23:15Z

KO86 112315Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A2990 RMK A01
Wind
130° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
33°C / 7°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
5,148 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
0 NM E
VFR sectional
KLAMATH FALLS
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 3,190 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
RIU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PANOS KOKKAS
Address
PO BOX 2490, WEAVERVILLE CA 96093-2490

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
130° · 4 kt
RWY 14
145°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 145° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,190 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored145° / 325°3,215 ftASPH32 R

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of O86 TRINITY CENTER in TRINITY CENTER, CALIFORNIA, showing runways 14/32 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
O86 · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • HIGH TERRAIN ALL QUADRANTS.
  • ARPT CLSD NIGHTS.
  • TREES/HOMES WEST SIDE OF APRT.
  • CALM WIND RY 14.
  • NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT W & NW OF ARPT.
  • INTERMITTENTLY CLOSED WINTERS DUE TO SNOW. CTC COUNTY TRANSPORTATION OFFICE FOR INFO 530-623-1365.
  • BE ALERT TO DEER ON RY.
  • GEESE ON AND IN THE VICINITY OF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 14DIRT ROAD AND 4 FT FENCE 120 FT FM APCH END RWY 14.
  • 14RWY 14 APCH RATIO TO DISPLCD THLD 20:1
  • 32RWY 32 APCH RATIO TO DISPLCD THLD 20:1

Other notes

  • MANAGERDIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · O86

Answer card
ICAO
O86
Name
TRINITY CENTER
Location
TRINITY CENTER, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
2,390 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,190 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14/32 · 3,215 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
130° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

Trinity Center Airport sits in Trinity Center, California. The field elevation is 2,390 ft MSL. It has one runway, 14/32, which is 3,215 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 3,190 ft MSL. The airport sits in high terrain in all quadrants. That matters on departure and arrival, especially with local winds and summer density altitude. The published calm wind runway is 14. Trees and homes are on the west side of the airport. Noise abatement procedures are in effect west and northwest of the airport.

Plan for winter access issues. The field is intermittently closed in winter because of snow. The airport is also closed at night. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so verify services with the airport operator or the FBO directly before you go. Published remarks also note deer on the runway. Runway 14 has a dirt road and a 4 foot fence 120 feet from the approach end. Runway 32 has a displaced threshold with a 20 to 1 approach ratio. For clearance delivery, Oakland ARTCC is listed in the remarks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at O86 Trinity Center Airport?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 3,190 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does Trinity Center Airport have a tower?
No tower is published for O86. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered procedures.
Is there an ILS at O86?
No ILS approaches are published for Trinity Center Airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before flight.
What is the longest runway at O86?
Runway 14/32 is the only runway. It is 3,215 ft long and asphalt.
Can I land at O86 at night?
The published remarks say the airport is closed nights. Plan for daytime operations only unless the airport operator confirms otherwise.
What should I know about terrain at Trinity Center Airport?
The airport has high terrain in all quadrants. That makes arrival and departure planning more important, especially when winds or density altitude are a factor.
Are there any runway or approach hazards at O86?
Yes. Runway 14 has a dirt road and a 4 foot fence 120 feet from the approach end. Runway 32 has a displaced threshold with a 20 to 1 approach ratio.
Which FBOs are on the field at O86?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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