KEDU

VFR

UNIVERSITY

DAVIS · CALIFORNIA

Elev
69.5'
Longest RWY
3,176'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KEDU
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
869.5'
MSL · field 69.5' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KEDU

Current METAR

Observed 21:15Z

KEDU 272115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM 18/07 A3003 RMK AO1
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
310 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
2 NM W
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 870 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
RIU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PERRY H EGGLESTON
Address
TRANSP & PARKING SERVICES, 1 SHIELDS AVE, DAVIS CA 95616-8724

Flight service · Hours

FSS RIU
RANCHO MURIETA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 17
167°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 167° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 870 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35167° / 347°3,176 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 2-box left(3.25°)40', tree, 1113' from thr, 246' R of cntrln, slope 22
35PAPI 2-box left(3.25°)61', trees, 1431' from thr, 221' R of cntrln, slope 20

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 17
KEDU · IAP
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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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

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

  • There are 65-foot trees located on the south side of the creek 1257 feet from the threshold of runway 35.Show FAA
  • There are trees over 40 feet tall on the west side of the runway near the threshold of runway 17.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect because there is a noise sensitive area north of the airport.Show FAA
  • After hours emergencies contact UC Davis Police at 530-752-1230. After hours non-emergencies contact UC Davis Police at 530-752-1727.Show FAA
  • Caution: remote controlled aircraft operate within an area defined as a 0.5 nautical mile radius of 3835N/12142W, 5 nautical miles northeast of EDU, surface to 1200 feet above ground level, from sunrise to sunset.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 17 and 35. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 17 and 35. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 17/35. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel self-service is available 24 hours.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35Operations are limited to aircraft 12,500 pounds gross weight or less by the airport owner.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 15 May 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KEDU

Answer card
ICAO
KEDU
Name
UNIVERSITY
Location
DAVIS, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
69.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
869.5 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 3,176 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

University Airport (KEDU) sits in Davis, California. Field elevation is 69.5 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 17/35, which is 3,176 ft long. It is an untowered field, so use CTAF 123.075 for local traffic calls. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 869.5 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. The runway is asphalt. Runway end identifier lights are active on 17 and 35. PAPI is installed on both ends. Medium intensity runway lights are also installed on 17/35. University Airport Services is on the field. It carries 100LL. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours.

A first-time pilot should pay attention to the published noise abatement procedures. There is a noise sensitive area north of the airport. The Chart Supplement also notes trees near both runway ends. There are 65-foot trees south of the creek near the threshold of runway 35. There are trees over 40 feet tall near the threshold of runway 17. Operations are limited to aircraft 12,500 pounds gross weight or less by the airport owner. For clearance delivery, contact Oakland ARTCC. Check current airport remarks before you go. Remote controlled aircraft also operate nearby in a defined area northeast of EDU.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KEDU?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 869.5 ft MSL at University Airport.
Does KEDU have any published ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KEDU. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
Is University Airport towered?
No. KEDU is an untowered airport. Pilots use CTAF 123.075 for traffic advisories.
Which runway is longest at KEDU?
Runway 17/35 is the only runway. It is 3,176 ft long and asphalt.
What fuel is available on the field at KEDU?
University Airport Services is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours.
Are there noise abatement procedures at KEDU?
Yes. Published remarks say noise abatement procedures are in effect because of a noise sensitive area north of the airport. Review the current Chart Supplement before flying in.
What should I watch for on final to runway 17 or 35 at KEDU?
The published remarks call out trees near both ends. There are trees over 40 ft tall near runway 17. There are 65-foot trees south of the creek about 1,257 ft from the threshold of runway 35.
What are the tower or clearance delivery contacts for KEDU?
There is no control tower at KEDU. For clearance delivery, the published remark says to contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380.

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