O09

VFR

ROUND VALLEY

COVELO · CALIFORNIA

Elev
1,434'
Longest RWY
3,670'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into O09
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,234'
MSL · field 1,434' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 28
H/W +9 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF O09

O09 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLLR (LITTLE RIVER) · 38.9 NM away. Conditions at O09 may differ.

METAR · KLLR

Observed 01:15Z

KLLR 280115Z AUTO 32010G16KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3007 RMK A01
Wind
320° @ 10G16 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.07 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,232 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 SW
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 2,234 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
OAK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
HOWARD DASHIELL
Address
340 LAKE MENDOCINO DRIVE, UKIAH CA 95482-9432

Flight service · Hours

FSS OAK
OAKLAND1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
320° · 10 kt
RWY 28
276°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 28

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 28 · 276° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 2,234 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored96° / 276°3,670 ftASPH28 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
10250', hill, 2500' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 9
28100', trees, 3500' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 33

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
O09 · 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
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
SEE RMK
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380.Show FAA
  • The airport is in a valley surrounded by high mountains, terrain, and ridges. Mountain flying experience is strongly recommended.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Beacon lighting is available from dusk to dawn.Show FAA
  • For medium intensity runway lighting on runway 10/28, key frequency 122.8 five times.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 28There is a road 50 feet from the threshold of runway 28, a 4-foot fence 40 feet from the threshold, and a 5-foot fence 110 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • 10There is a road 100 feet from the threshold of runway 10, a 4-foot fence 135 feet from the threshold, and 3-foot tires 80 feet off the runway centerline from the threshold.Show FAA
  • 10The approach ratio to the displaced threshold on runway 10 is 10 to 1.Show FAA
  • 28The approach ratio to the displaced threshold on runway 28 is 37 to 1. The approach ratio to the displaced threshold over a road 310 feet from the displaced threshold is 20 to 1 with an obstruction over 15 feet.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERAdditional authorized sources include Howard Dashiell, Director of Mendocino County Department of Transportation at (707) 463-4363, Bob Morgan at MORGANB@CO.MENDOCINO.CA.US, and the Engineering Department of Mendocino County Department of Transportation at (707) 463-5494.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · O09

Answer card
ICAO
O09
Name
ROUND VALLEY
Location
COVELO, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
1,434 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,234 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 3,670 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 28

Round Valley Airport sits in Covelo, California. The field elevation is 1,434 ft MSL. It has one runway, 10/28, which is 3,670 ft long. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 2,234 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Round Valley Airport is on the field. It carries 100LL. Call (707) 463-4363 for current service details.

This is a valley airport with high mountains, terrain and ridges around it. Mountain flying experience is strongly recommended. The published remarks also call out displaced threshold and obstacle issues on both ends of runway 10/28. Runway 28 has roads and fences close to the threshold. Runway 10 has a road, a fence and tires near the runway environment. Beacon lighting is available from dusk to dawn. Medium intensity runway lighting on 10/28 is activated by keying 122.8 five times. For clearance delivery, contact Oakland ARTCC. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated operating notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at O09 Round Valley Airport?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That works out to 2,234 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does Round Valley Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for O09. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
Is O09 towered?
No. Round Valley Airport does not have a control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
What is the longest runway at Round Valley Airport?
The only runway is 10/28. It is 3,670 ft long and asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at O09?
Round Valley Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call (707) 463-4363 for current availability and service details.
What should I know about runway 28 at O09?
Runway 28 has a road 50 ft from the threshold. It also has a 4 ft fence 40 ft from the threshold. A 5 ft fence is 110 ft from the threshold. The published approach ratio to the displaced threshold is 37 to 1.
What should I know about runway 10 at O09?
Runway 10 has a road 100 ft from the threshold. It has a 4 ft fence 135 ft from the threshold. It also has 3 ft tires 80 ft off the centerline near the threshold. The published approach ratio to the displaced threshold is 10 to 1.
How do I turn on the runway lights at Round Valley Airport?
Medium intensity runway lighting on 10/28 is activated by keying 122.8 five times. Beacon lighting is available from dusk to dawn.

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