S51 Andy Mc Beth Airport

Before you fly into S51

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,042'

MSL · field 42' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 11

H/W +5 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF S51

S51 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCEC (JACK MC NAMARA FLD) · 19.4 NM away. Conditions at S51 may differ.

METAR · KCEC

Observed 05:56Z

KCEC 120556Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP153 T01220089 10150 20106 53008

Wind: 160° @ 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 12°C / 9°C
Altimeter: 29.98 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: -382 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

S51 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KCEC (JACK MC NAMARA FLD) · 19.4 NM away. Conditions at S51 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 06:00Z–13 06:00Z

TAF KCEC 120520Z 1206/1306 35010G24KT P6SM SKC FM121300 36007KT 3SM BR SCT003 TEMPO 1214/1216 1/4SM FG FM121800 34013G22KT P6SM SKC FM130400 36015G23KT 6SM HZ SKC

BASEVFR

12 06:00Z–12 13:00Z

Wind: 350° at 10 kt gusting 24 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
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.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

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: 1 NM S
VFR sectional: KLAMATH FALLS
ARTCC: ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility: OAK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: RYAN COOLEY
Phone: (707) 464-7288
Address: 1650 DALE RUPERT ROAD, SUITE 100, CRESCENT CITY CA 95531

Flight service · Hours

FSS OAK: OAKLAND1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

160° · 6 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 11

111°M

Head/Tail

+5 kt

Crosswind

3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 11

RIGHT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
11/29Favored	111° / 291°	2,400 ft	ASPH	11 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
11	—	—	—	—	—	—	30', trees, 200' from thr, 35' R of cntrln, slope 1
29	—	—	—	—	—	—	340', hill, 3700' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 10

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 S51 ANDY MC BETH in KLAMATH GLEN, CALIFORNIA, showing runways 11/29 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

S51 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

S51 · 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: 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
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$7.20

KACV·Arcata Airport·32.5 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.15

KACV·Arcata Airport·32.5 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$7.20atKACVArcata Airport32.5 nm
Jet A$7.15atKACVArcata Airport32.5 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

HIGH MOUNTAINS AND TREES SURROUND ARPT; MOUNTAIN FLYING EXPERIENCE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
AP SFC CONDS NOT RPRTD.
FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.

Other notes

MANAGERAIRPORT MANAGER OFFICE LOCATED AT CEC.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · S51

Answer card

ICAO: S51
Name: ANDY MC BETH
Location: KLAMATH GLEN, CALIFORNIA
Elevation: 42 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,042 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 11/29 · 2,400 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 18°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 160° at 6 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 11

Andy Mc Beth Airport (S51) sits near Klamath Glen, California. Field elevation is 42 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 11/29, at 2,400 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless local procedures or the current Chart Supplement say otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 1,042 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The published remarks also note that airport surface conditions are not reported. Plan accordingly before you go.

This is a small field with real terrain to respect. High mountains and trees surround the airport. Mountain flying experience is strongly recommended. That matters on arrival, departure and when picking a route in marginal weather. The airport manager office is located at CEC. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Verify fuel and services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at S51 Andy Mc Beth Airport?

S51 has one runway. Runway 11/29 is 2,400 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.

Does S51 have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for S51. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before planning IFR arrival.

Is Andy Mc Beth Airport towered?

No. S51 does not have a control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.

What is the pattern altitude at S51?

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. That is about 1,042 ft MSL at this field.

What should a pilot know about terrain at S51?

High mountains and trees surround the airport. The published remarks say mountain flying experience is strongly recommended. Plan your route and performance with that in mind.

Who handles clearance delivery for S51?

The published remarks say to contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures before an IFR departure.

Are there any FBOs on the field at S51?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current FBO availability.

Where is the airport manager office for S51?

The published remarks say the airport manager office is located at CEC. Confirm details with the airport operator before you go.

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