KHAF

LIFR

HALF MOON BAY

HALF MOON BAY · CALIFORNIA

Elev
66.3'
Longest RWY
5,000'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:35Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KHAF HALF MOON BAY showing runway layout — runways 12/30
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KHAF
Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
999.3'
MSL · field 66.3' + 933 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 12
H/W +9 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KHAF

Current METAR

Observed 03:35Z

KHAF 120335Z AUTO 16010KT M1/4SM FG OVC002 13/13 A2984 RMK AO2
Wind
160° @ 10 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
13°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.84 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-59 ft
Ceiling
200 ft AGL
Rules
LIFR

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
5 NM NW
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
Pattern altitude
933 ft AGL · 999 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
OAK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MICHAEL BYRNE
Address
620 AIRPORT DRIVE, SAN CARLOS CA 94070

Flight service · Hours

FSS OAK
OAKLAND1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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160° · 10 kt
RWY 12
122°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 12

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 12 · 122° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 999 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored122° / 302°5,000 ftASPH-CONC30 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
12PAPI 2-box left(3°)70', trees, 1390' from thr, 270' R of cntrln, slope 17
30PAPI 2-box left(3°)70', trees, 2478' from thr, 180' R of cntrln, slope 32

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 KHAF HALF MOON BAY in HALF MOON BAY, CALIFORNIA, showing runways 12/30 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 12
KHAF · 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
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

  • FLD CONDS-RWY, TWY & APRON GOOD.
  • ARPT NOISE SENSITIVE AREAS NW THRU NE.
  • TWYS, APRONS AND TIEDOWNS: 12,500 LBS MAXIMUM.
  • FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-0519.
  • UNEXPECTED TURBULENT CONDS MAY BE ENCTRD WHILE ON FNA TO RWY 12.
  • AVOID FLYING DIRECTLY OVER THE PILLAR POINT AIR FORCE STATION.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 12/30, REIL RY 30, PAPI RYS 12 AND 30 - 122.8.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFUEL AVBL 24 HRS SELF SERVICE.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 12APCH RATIO TO DSPLCD THR 50:1.
  • 30APCH RATIO TO DSPLCD THR 50:1.

Other notes

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
  • MANAGERMANAGER LOCATED AT SAN CARLOS AIRPORT.
  • MANAGERMANAGERS OFFICE AIRPORT PHONE 650-573-3701.
  • OWNERDIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS: TORY A. NEWMAN

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KHAF

Answer card
ICAO
KHAF
Name
HALF MOON BAY
Location
HALF MOON BAY, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
66.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
999.3 ft MSL (933 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
LIFR
Current wind
160° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 12

Half Moon Bay Airport sits in Half Moon Bay, California. Field elevation is 66.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 12/30, which is 5,000 ft long. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is 933 ft AGL, which is 999.3 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. For clearance delivery, contact NorCal Approach at 916-361-0519. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. NorCal Approach uses 135.1 and 307.2. The field is close to the coast, so expect marine influence and be ready for changing winds. Published remarks also call out unexpected turbulence on final to runway 12. Noise sensitive areas run from northwest through northeast. Plan your pattern work with that in mind.

Half Moon Bay Airport has one on-field FBO. Half Moon Bay Airport carries 100LL. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours. The manager's office phone number is 650-573-3701. Runway 12/30 has medium intensity lights. REILs are on runway 30. PAPI is available on both ends. The runway, taxiway and apron are reported in good condition. Taxiways, aprons and tiedowns have a 12,500 lb maximum weight limit. The airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KHAF?
Pattern altitude is 933 ft AGL. That equals 999.3 ft MSL.
Does KHAF have any published ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KHAF. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Is Half Moon Bay Airport towered?
No. KHAF does not have a control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 and monitor local traffic closely.
Which runway is longest at KHAF?
KHAF has one runway. Runway 12/30 is the longest runway at 5,000 ft.
What should I know about runway 12 at KHAF?
Published remarks warn of unexpected turbulence on final to runway 12. The approach ratio to the displaced threshold on runway 12 is 50 to 1.
Is 100LL available at Half Moon Bay Airport?
Yes. Half Moon Bay Airport carries 100LL. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours.
What are the tower or airport frequencies for KHAF?
CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. NorCal Approach uses 135.1 and 307.2. For clearance delivery, contact NorCal Approach at 916-361-0519.
Are there noise sensitive areas at KHAF?
Yes. Published remarks say noise sensitive areas run from northwest through northeast. Plan your pattern and departure path with that in mind.

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