KIZA

VFR

SANTA YNEZ/KUNKLE FLD

SANTA YNEZ · CALIFORNIA

Elev
674.3'
Longest RWY
2,803'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KIZA
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,674.3'
MSL · field 674.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +7 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF KIZA

Current METAR

Observed 01:55Z

KIZA 280155Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3001 RMK AO2
Wind
320° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
845 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
1 NM SE
VFR sectional
LOS ANGELES
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
IZA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAVE ROMERO
Address
900 AIRPORT ROAD, P.O. BOX 1572, SANTA YNEZ CA 93460

Flight service · Hours

FSS HHR
HAWTHORNE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
320° · 10 kt
RWY 26
264°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 264° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,674 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored84° / 264°2,803 ftASPH08 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 2-box left(3°)17', hill, 750' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 32
26PAPI 2-box left(3°)

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 08
KIZA · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
CHTR,GLD,INSTR,RNTL,TOW

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

  • Runway 26 takeoff recommended heading is 210 degrees at the airport perimeter if safety permits for noise abatement.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Los Angeles ARTCC at 661-575-2079.Show FAA
  • Helicopters approach from the north and south on the east end of the airport.Show FAA
  • Ultralight operations are south of runway 08/26.Show FAA
  • Glider operations occur on the dirt approach zone for runway 26. Gliders operate right traffic for runway 26.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 08/26 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate runway end identifier lights on runways 08 and 26, use the CTAF. Taxiway lights are controlled by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators on runways 08 and 26 operate continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours using an automated system.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KIZA

Answer card
ICAO
KIZA
Name
SANTA YNEZ/KUNKLE FLD
Location
SANTA YNEZ, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
674.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,674.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 2,803 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Santa Ynez/Kunkle Fld sits in Santa Ynez, California. Field elevation is 674.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 2,803 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

There are no published ILS approaches here. The field is served by Santa Barbara approach and departure frequencies. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. The on-field FBO is Santa Ynez Airport. It carries 100LL, JET A and JET A Prist. Fuel is available 24 hours through an automated system.

A few local items matter on a first visit. Glider operations occur in the dirt approach zone for runway 26. Gliders use right traffic for runway 26. Ultralight operations are south of runway 08/26. Runway 26 has a recommended takeoff heading of 210 degrees at the airport perimeter if safety permits for noise abatement. Medium intensity runway lights are preset to low intensity. Use CTAF to increase intensity and to activate runway end identifier lights on runways 08 and 26. Precision approach path indicators on both ends operate continuously. Helicopters approach from the north and south on the east end of the airport.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KIZA and what surface does it have?
KIZA has one runway. The longest runway is 08/26 at 2,803 ft with asphalt pavement.
Is KIZA towered?
No. KIZA does not have a control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at KIZA?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KIZA have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KIZA. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at KIZA?
Santa Ynez Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, JET A and JET A Prist. Call (805) 688-8390 for current service details.
Is 100LL available at KIZA after hours?
Yes. Published remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours through an automated system. Verify access details with the FBO directly before arrival.
What should I know about runway 26 at KIZA?
Glider operations occur in the dirt approach zone for runway 26. Gliders use right traffic for runway 26. Runway 26 also has a recommended takeoff heading of 210 degrees at the airport perimeter if safety permits for noise abatement.
What lighting should I expect at KIZA at night?
Runway 08/26 medium intensity lights are preset to low intensity. Use CTAF to increase intensity and to activate the runway end identifier lights. PAPI on both runways operates continuously.

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