KSZP

VFR

SANTA PAULA

SANTA PAULA · CALIFORNIA

Elev
250'
Longest RWY
2,665'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:55Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSZP
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
850'
MSL · field 250' + 600 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +4 · X/W 0 kt R

METAR & TAF KSZP

KSZP does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCMA (CAMARILLO) · 8.2 NM away. Conditions at KSZP may differ.

METAR · KCMA

Observed 03:55Z

KCMA 280355Z 24004KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP177 T01440100
Wind
240° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 10°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
54 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
Pattern altitude
600 ft AGL · 850 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
HHR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROWENA MASON
Address
28 WRIGHT TAXI, SANTA PAULA CA 93060

Flight service · Hours

FSS HHR
HAWTHORNE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
240° · 4 kt
RWY 22
223°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 223° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 850 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored43° / 223°2,665 ftASPH04 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0416', bldg, 350' from thr, 95' R of cntrln, slope 9
2216', trees, 200' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 0

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
KSZP · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL,SALES,TOW

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • Transient helicopter operations are restricted to the helicopter landing area. Hover taxi is not authorized.Show FAA
  • Enter the traffic pattern from the extended downwind leg or enter from a crosswind leg at least 1 mile beyond the departure end of the active runway.Show FAA
  • No overhead approaches; no 45 degree entries; no crosswind entries over the runway.Show FAA
  • Ultralights, banner towing, gliders, and radio-controlled models operate in the vicinity.Show FAA
  • Night operations are prohibited.Show FAA
  • Be alert to wires crossing over the river bed adjacent to runway 04/22. Locations are 1.5 miles and 3.5 miles southwest of the approach end of runway 04, and also 1,500 feet and 2.5 miles northeast of the approach end of runway 22.Show FAA
  • Daily aerobatic activity occurs 3 to 18 miles east up to 5,255 feet above ground level. Monitor frequency 122.775.Show FAA
  • Helicopters must use the designated helicopter location located mid-field on the south side. All approaches and departures are from the south.Show FAA
  • There is a 2,200 foot mountain 1 mile south of the airport. For noise abatement, maintain 1,500 feet upwind over the city.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Los Angeles ARTCC at 661-575-2079.Show FAA
  • Standard terminal arrival routes are not recommended.Show FAA
  • +4 foot sign in primary surface at northeast end of airport.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLTwenty-four hour self-fueling is available with all major credit cards.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 22Runway 22 approach has a 20 to 1 ratio to the displaced threshold trees and wires; the approach ratio to the displaced threshold is 14 to 1 over a building more than 16 feet tall located 220 feet from the displaced threshold and 135 feet to the right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established before May 15, 1959.Show FAA
  • MANAGERContact the airport manager at szpairport@gmail.com.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSZP

Answer card
ICAO
KSZP
Name
SANTA PAULA
Location
SANTA PAULA, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
250 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
850 ft MSL (600 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
04/22 · 2,665 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
240° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Santa Paula Airport (KSZP) is in Santa Paula, California. Field elevation is 250 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 04/22 is 2,665 ft of asphalt, so plan for a short-field mindset if you are bringing in a heavier aircraft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

Pattern altitude is 600 ft AGL, which is 850 ft MSL. No ILS approaches are published. The field sits in a busy local training environment. Ultralights, banner towing, gliders and radio-controlled models operate nearby. Daily aerobatic activity also occurs east of the airport, so keep a sharp scan and monitor 122.775 for that traffic.

Santa Paula Airport, the on-field FBO, carries 100LL. Twenty-four hour self-fueling is available with major credit cards. Published remarks also call out restricted helicopter operations. Helicopters must use the designated mid-field area on the south side. All helicopter approaches and departures are from the south. Fixed-wing pilots should use the published pattern entry procedures. Enter from the extended downwind leg or from a crosswind leg at least 1 mile beyond the departure end of the active runway. Avoid overhead, 45-degree and crosswind entries over the runway. Night operations are prohibited. Runway 22 also has published obstacle and tree clearance concerns on approach, so review the current Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSZP?
Pattern altitude is 600 ft AGL. That is 850 ft MSL.
Does Santa Paula Airport have a tower?
No. KSZP is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and follow the published pattern entry procedures.
Is there an ILS at KSZP?
No ILS approaches are published for Santa Paula Airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest instrument procedure list.
What is the longest runway at Santa Paula Airport?
Runway 04/22 is the only runway. It is 2,665 ft long and has an asphalt surface.
Which FBO is on the field at KSZP?
Santa Paula Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (805) 933-1155 for current service details.
Can you fly into KSZP at night?
No. Published remarks say night operations are prohibited. Plan for daytime arrivals and departures only.
What should I know about pattern entry at Santa Paula?
Enter from the extended downwind leg or from a crosswind leg at least 1 mile beyond the departure end of the active runway. Avoid overhead approaches. Avoid 45-degree entries. Avoid crosswind entries over the runway.
Are there helicopter restrictions at KSZP?
Yes. Transient helicopter operations are restricted to the designated helicopter landing area. Hover taxi is not authorized. Helicopters must use the mid-field south-side location. Approaches and departures are from the south.

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