KOVE

VFR

OROVILLE MUNI

OROVILLE · CALIFORNIA

Elev
194.2'
Longest RWY
6,020'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KOVE
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
994.2'
MSL · field 194.2' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +4 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF KOVE

Current METAR

Observed 18:53Z

KOVE 271853Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP177 T01610089
Wind
280° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
200 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
3 NM SW
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 994 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
OVE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CODY NISSEN
Address
1735 MONTGOMERY ST., OROVILLE CA 95965

Flight service · Hours

FSS RIU
RANCHO MURIETA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-SAT · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
280° · 6 kt
RWY 31
308°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 308° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 994 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/2017° / 197°6,020 ftASPHStandard L
13/31Favored128° / 308°3,540 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
02PAPI 2-box left(3°)
20PAPI 2-box left(3°)
13PAPI 2-box left(3°)
31PAPI 2-box left(3°)20', trees, 600' from thr, 200' 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 02
KOVE · 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
Major
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
INSTR

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

  • The taxiway from runway 02/20 to the golf course and restaurant tiedowns is 20 feet wide with no shoulders.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact NorCal Approach at 916-361-6874.Show FAA
  • Firefighting aircraft are in the vicinity of the airport from May through October.Show FAA
  • For airport information Monday through Friday contact (530) 538-2420.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 02 and 20. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 02, 13, 20, and 31. High intensity runway lights are on runways 02/20 and 13/31 and are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 20Runway 20 does not provide obstacle clearance beyond 3 nautical miles.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KOVE

Answer card
ICAO
KOVE
Name
OROVILLE MUNI
Location
OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
194.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
994.2 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
02/20 · 6,020 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
280° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Oroville Muni is in Oroville, California. Field elevation is 194.2 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 6,020 ft on 02/20. There is no control tower, so expect non-towered traffic flow on CTAF 122.8. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 994.2 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. For IFR work, use the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach and airport details. The on-field FBO is Oroville Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (530) 533-1313 for current service status.

A few published remarks matter here. The taxiway from runway 02/20 to the golf course and restaurant tiedowns is only 20 feet wide with no shoulders. Runway 20 does not provide obstacle clearance beyond 3 NM. Firefighting aircraft are in the vicinity from May through October. Runway end identifier lights are on 02 and 20. PAPI is on 02, 13, 20 and 31. High intensity runway lights are on both runways and are controlled by CTAF. First-time pilots should plan for a non-towered field with active local traffic. Verify current airport details before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KOVE?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 994.2 ft MSL.
Does KOVE have a control tower?
No. KOVE is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls and runway coordination.
What is the longest runway at Oroville Muni?
Runway 02/20 is the longest runway. It is 6,020 ft asphalt.
Are there any ILS approaches at KOVE?
No ILS approaches are published at KOVE. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest IFR approach data before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at KOVE?
Oroville Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (530) 533-1313 for current availability.
What should I know about runway 20 at Oroville Muni?
The published remarks say runway 20 does not provide obstacle clearance beyond 3 NM. Review your departure and obstacle plan before using that runway.
Is the taxiway to the golf course tiedowns wide enough for a larger airplane?
The published remark says that taxiway is 20 feet wide with no shoulders. That is tight. Use caution and verify your aircraft fit before taxiing there.
How do I get clearance delivery at KOVE?
For clearance delivery, contact NorCal Approach at 916-361-6874. For airport information Monday through Friday, call (530) 538-2420.

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