KSZP

LIFR

SANTA PAULA

SANTA PAULA · CALIFORNIA

Elev
250'
Longest RWY
2,665'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:26Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KSZP SANTA PAULA showing runway layout — runways 04/22
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSZP
Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
850'
MSL · field 250' + 600 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

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 09:26Z

KCMA 120926Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM BR OVC004 17/16 A2986 RMK AO2 T01670161 $
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
4 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.86 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
624 ft
Ceiling
400 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
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

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 04
043°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 04

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 04 · 043° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 850 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/2243° / 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KSZP SANTA PAULA in SANTA PAULA, CALIFORNIA, showing runways 04/22 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • NIGHT OPNS PROHIBITED.
  • +4 FT SIGN IN PRMARY SFC AT NE END OF ARPT.
  • ULTRALIGHTS; BANNER TOWING; GLIDERS; RC MODELS OPER IN THE VICINITY.
  • DAILY AEROBATIC ACTIVITY 3-18 MILES EAST UP TO 5,255 FT AGL, MONITOR ON 122.775.
  • BE ALERT TO WIRES CROSSING OVER RIVER BED ADJACENT TO RY 04/22. LOCATIONS: 1.5 MILES & 3.5 MILES SW APCH END RY 04. ALSO, 1,500 FT AND 2.5 MILES NE APCH END RY 22.
  • HEL MUST USE DSGND HELI LCTD MID-FIELD ON THE SOUTH SIDE. ALL APCHS/DEPS ARE FROM THE SOUTH
  • TSNT HEL RSRTD TO THE HELI. HOVER TAXI NOT AUTH.
  • 2200 FT MT 1 NM S OF ARPT; FOR NOISE ABATEMENT MNTN 1500 FT UPWIND OVR CITY.
  • NO OHD APCHS; NO 45 DEG ENTRIES; NO CROSSWIND ENTRIES OVR RWY.
  • STAS NOT RCMDD.
  • ENTER PAT FM EXTDD DOWNWIND LEG OR ENTER FM A CROSSWIND LEG AT LEAST 1 MI BYD THE DEP END OF ACTIVE RWY.
  • FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL24 HR SELF-FUELING AVBL WITH ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 22RWY 22 APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DSPLCD THLD TREES & WIRES; APCH RATIO TO DSPLCD THLD 14:1 OVER +16 FT BLDG 220 FT FROM DSPLCD THLD 135 FT RIGHT.

Other notes

  • ESTBD BEFORE 5/15/59.
  • MANAGERSZPAIRPORT@GMAIL.COM

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
LIFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

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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