T42

VFR

RUTH

RUTH · CALIFORNIA

Elev
2,781'
Longest RWY
3,500'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into T42
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,781'
MSL · field 2,781' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +10 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF T42

T42 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFOT (ROHNERVILLE) · 43.4 NM away. Conditions at T42 may differ.

METAR · KFOT

Observed 23:55Z

KFOT 272355Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3009 RMK AO1
Wind
300° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.09 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,878 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
7 NM S
VFR sectional
KLAMATH FALLS
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
300° · 11 kt
RWY 31
314°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 314° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,781 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored134° / 314°3,500 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
136', berm, 200' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 0
31400', hill, 2400' from thr, 400' R of cntrln, slope 5

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
T42 · 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
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

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

  • There is high terrain in all quadrants around the airport.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed at night.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380.Show FAA
  • The airport is intermittently closed in winters due to snow. Contact the county transportation office for information at 530-623-1365.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13There is a 4-foot fence 75 feet left and 100 feet right of the centerline at runway 13.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERThe director of transportation has an office in Weaverville.Show FAA
  • MANAGERTrinity County Transportation Services office is located in Weaverville.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · T42

Answer card
ICAO
T42
Name
RUTH
Location
RUTH, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
2,781 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,781 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 3,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

T42 sits in Ruth, California at 2,781 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 3,500 ft long with an asphalt surface. The field is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern around 3,781 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The airport is closed at night. It is also intermittently closed in winter because of snow. Check before you launch.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan to confirm services with the airport operator before arrival. Published remarks also note high terrain in all quadrants. That matters here. Expect a mountain airport profile with limited margin for weather, density altitude and terrain clearance. There is also a 4-foot fence near runway 13, offset left and right of the centerline. For clearance delivery, contact Oakland ARTCC. If you need current operating status, call the Trinity County Transportation Services office in Weaverville.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at T42 RUTH?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. At this field elevation, that is about 3,781 ft MSL.
Is T42 a towered airport?
No. T42 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Does T42 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for T42. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What is the longest runway at T42?
The longest runway is 13/31 at 3,500 ft. It has an asphalt surface.
Is T42 open at night?
No. The published remarks say the airport is closed at night.
Can T42 close in winter?
Yes. The airport is intermittently closed in winters due to snow. Call the Trinity County Transportation Services office in Weaverville at 530-623-1365 for current status.
Are there FBOs on the field at T42?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service availability.
What should a pilot watch for on final to runway 13 at T42?
There is a 4-foot fence 75 feet left and 100 feet right of the centerline near runway 13. The airport also has high terrain in all quadrants, so plan your approach with that in mind.

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