O89

VFR

FALL RIVER MILLS

FALL RIVER MILLS · CALIFORNIA

Elev
3,328'
Longest RWY
5,000'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into O89
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,128'
MSL · field 3,328' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 20
H/W +9 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF O89

O89 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAAT (ALTURAS MUNI) · 48.2 NM away. Conditions at O89 may differ.

METAR · KAAT

Observed 20:55Z

KAAT 272055Z AUTO 24010G16KT A2998 RMK AO2 SLPNO 56009 $
Wind
240° @ 10G16 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
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
1 NM N
VFR sectional
KLAMATH FALLS
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 4,128 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
RIU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SHANE WINTON
Address
1855 PLACER STREET, REDDING CA 96001

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
240° · 10 kt
RWY 20
197°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 197° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,128 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored17° / 197°5,000 ftASPHStandard L

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
O89 · 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 Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380.Show FAA
  • Crop dusters work in the vicinity of the airport from February through October.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed periodically during winter months due to snow. Call the airport manager at (530) 225-5661 for current conditions.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 02/20 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20Gross weight strength provided by airport management is 12,500 pounds.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 15 May 1959.Show FAA
  • MANAGERContact the airport manager at swinton@shastacounty.gov.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · O89

Answer card
ICAO
O89
Name
FALL RIVER MILLS
Location
FALL RIVER MILLS, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
3,328 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,128 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
240° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 20

Fall River Mills Airport (O89) sits in Fall River Mills, California. The field elevation is 3,328 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 5,000 ft long with an asphalt surface. The airport is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which puts the traffic pattern at 4,128 ft MSL.

There are no published ILS approaches here. The runway lights on 02/20 are medium intensity lights that activate by CTAF. The airport manager can be reached at swinton@shastacounty.gov. The airport is closed periodically during winter months because of snow. Call the airport manager at (530) 225-5661 for current conditions before you launch.

A first-time pilot should plan for a high-elevation field with winter weather impacts. Crop dusters also work in the area from February through October, so keep a sharp scan in the pattern and on departure. The published gross weight strength for 02/20 is 12,500 pounds. Oakland ARTCC handles clearance delivery. If you need current operational details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport manager directly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at O89 Fall River Mills Airport?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That puts the traffic pattern at 4,128 ft MSL.
Does O89 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for O89. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Is Fall River Mills Airport towered?
No. O89 is an untowered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the longest runway at O89?
The longest runway is 02/20 at 5,000 ft. It is an asphalt runway with magnetic headings of 34° and 214°.
What should I know about winter operations at O89?
The airport is closed periodically during winter months because of snow. Call the airport manager at (530) 225-5661 for current conditions before departure.
Are there crop dusting operations near O89?
Yes. Crop dusters work in the vicinity from February through October. Expect extra traffic in the area and keep a careful lookout.
Who do I contact for airport management at O89?
Contact the airport manager at swinton@shastacounty.gov. For current field conditions, the published phone number is (530) 225-5661.
What runway lighting is available at O89?
Runway 02/20 has medium intensity runway lights. They are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.

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