O09

VFR

ROUND VALLEY

COVELO · CALIFORNIA

Elev
1,434'
Longest RWY
3,670'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:55Z
Satellite top-down sketch of O09 ROUND VALLEY showing runway layout — runways 10/28
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 +1 · X/W 3 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 06:55Z

KLLR 120655Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A2986 RMK A01
Wind
010° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 8°C
Altimeter
29.86 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,213 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
010° · 3 kt
RWY 28
276°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
3 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of O09 ROUND VALLEY in COVELO, CALIFORNIA, showing runways 10/28 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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 CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
  • ARPT IN VALLEY; HIGH MTS AND TRRN AND RIDGE SRND ARPT. MT FLYING EXPERIENCE STRONGLY RCMDD.

Lighting notes

  • DUSK-DAWN.
  • FOR MIRL RWY 10/28 KEY 122.8 5 TIMES.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 10ROAD 100 FT FM THR & 4 FT FENCE 135 FT FM THR; 3 FT TIRES 80 FT 0B FM THR.
  • 28ROAD 50 FT FM THR; 4 FT FENCE 40 FT FM THR; 5 FT FENCE 110 FT FM THR.
  • 10APCH RATIO 10:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.
  • 28APCH RATIO TO DSPLCD THR 37:1; APCH RATIO TO DSPLCD THR OVER +15 FT ROAD 310 FT FM DSPLCD THR 20:1.

Other notes

  • MANAGERADD'L AUTH SOURCE, HOWARD DASHIELL, DIR MCDOT (707) 463-4363, BOB MORGAN (MORGANB@CO.MENDOCINO.CA.US) ENG MCDOT (707) 463-5494

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
010° at 3 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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