O28

VFR

ELLS FLD/WILLITS MUNI

WILLITS · CALIFORNIA

Elev
2,065.9'
Longest RWY
2,705'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into O28
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,065.9'
MSL · field 2,065.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34
H/W +8 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF O28

O28 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLLR (LITTLE RIVER) · 21.0 NM away. Conditions at O28 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
2,016 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 NW
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
OAK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CATHY MOORHEAD
Address
111 EAST COMMERCIAL STREET, WILLITS CA 95490

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 34
339°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 34

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 339° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 3,066 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored159° / 339°2,705 ftASPH34 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1611', trees, 240' from thr, 80' R of cntrln, slope 3
34PAPI 2-box left(3°)38', trees, 1000' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 21

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 16
O28 · 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
100LL
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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

  • Aircraft are not visible from opposite ends of the runway.Show FAA
  • Deer and turkeys are on and in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Oakland Air Route Traffic Control Center at 510-745-3380.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The beacon operates from dusk to dawn. The beacon is out of service indefinitely.Show FAA
  • The precision approach path indicator for runway 34 is activated. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runways 16 and 34 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGEREmail the airport manager at KOSHEA@WILLITSAIRPORT.COM.Show FAA
  • INSTRBanner towing services are available.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · O28

Answer card
ICAO
O28
Name
ELLS FLD/WILLITS MUNI
Location
WILLITS, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
2,065.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,065.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 2,705 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

Ells Fld/Willits Muni is in Willits, California. The field elevation is 2,065.9 ft MSL. It has one runway, 16/34, which is 2,705 ft long and paved asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Willits Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. 100LL is available 24 hours with a credit card. The published remarks also note that runway 34 has a PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runways 16 and 34. The beacon is out of service indefinitely.

This is a non-towered field with a single short runway at a fairly high field elevation. Expect to pay attention to density altitude, runway performance and traffic calls. Deer and turkeys are reported on and near the runway. Aircraft are not visible from opposite ends of the runway, so keep your scan active in the pattern. For clearance delivery, contact Oakland ARTCC. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated remarks before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at O28 and can a light aircraft use it?
O28 has one runway, 16/34. It is 2,705 ft long. That is a short strip at 2,065.9 ft MSL, so performance planning matters before departure or arrival.
Is O28 towered or non-towered?
O28 has no control tower. Use CTAF and UNICOM 122.8 for self-announce traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at O28?
The pattern altitude is not published. For light piston aircraft, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does O28 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for O28. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.
Which runway has the PAPI at O28?
Runway 34 has a PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runways 16 and 34. They are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.
Is 100LL available at O28?
Yes. The on-field FBO, Willits Municipal Airport, carries AVGAS 100LL. The remarks also say 100LL fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card.
What should I watch for when landing at O28?
Deer and turkeys are reported on and near the runway. The remarks also say aircraft are not visible from opposite ends of the runway, so keep your traffic scan sharp.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at O28?
For clearance delivery, contact Oakland Air Route Traffic Control Center at 510-745-3380. If you need current airport details, call the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone.

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