FAA Information Effective: Apr 17, 2025
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(0Q5) Shelter Cove Airport
3 ratings | 5 reviews
Shelter Cove, CA
(707) 986-7447
Overview
Attendance:
Unattended
Unattended
FAA
Runways:
12/30
Runway length: 3,407 ft (1,038 m)
Elevation:
73 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
No
Airspace:
Unknown
Fees:
None
Timezone:
PDT (UTC-07:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
6:03 am - 8:24 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:54 pm
(Today)
(Today)
-
5:32 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
FBOs and Other Businesses
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Hotels and Lodging
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205 Wave Drive, Shelter Cove, CA 95589
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0Q5
Gyppo Ale Mill
Sky's at the Cove
Shelter Cove Oceanfront Inn
Cape Mendocino Lighthouse
Seadance on the Lost Coast
The Fish Tank
Spyglass Inn at Shelter Cove
Sea Breeze Inn
Shelter Cove Community Center
Mi Mochima
Delgada Pizza And Bakery
The Castle Inn of the Lost Coast
Black Sands Beach Trailhead
Inn of the Lost Coast
Flying Clubs
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Runway 12/30
Dimensions:
3,407 × 60 ft
(1,038 × 18 m)
(1,038 × 18 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 20,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 12 | 30 |
| Elevation: | 73.3 ft | 54.9 ft |
| Heading: | n/a | n/a |
| Gradient: | 0.54% down | 0.54% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Right Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | basic, in Fair condition | basic, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: | n/a | n/a |
| Displaced Threshold: | 106 ft | 501 ft |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | Tree, 150 ft Left ft of center, 10 ft high, 400 ft from end, 20:1 clearance slope | Tree, 190 ft Right ft of center, 60 ft high, 1,000 ft from end, 13:1 clearance slope |
| Comments: | n/a | Apch Ratio 22:1 to Dsplcd Thld, 37 Ft Tree 191 Ft R 341 Ft Fm Eor.. FAA |
TFRs
Location: 0Q5
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TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: 0Q5
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NOTAM count: 0
Additional Remarks
Airport Use Restricted by Airport Manager to Acft Having A Maximum Certificated Gross Tkof Wgt of 12,500 Lbs or Less; CTC Airport Manager for Additional Info (707)986-7447.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Be Alert for Ultra-Lights, Hangliders and Parachuters In vicinity of Arpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Expect Crosswinds, Downdrafts and Extdd Periods of Fog Year-Round.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
For Clearance Delivery Contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Golf Carts Operating on and In vicinity of Arpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
No Practice Low Apchs or Touch and Go Landings.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Student Pilot Solo Flights Prohibited.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Terrain +40 Ft Drop Off Lctd 500 Ft North Ry 12 End.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 40.02817, -124.07431
- 40° 1′ 41.4″ N, 124° 4′ 27.5″ W
- 40° 1.690′ N, 124° 4.458′ W
ARTCC:
Oakland (ZOA)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: Klamath Falls Sectional
FSS:
Oakland (OAK)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Yes
Mag Var:
17E (1985)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Not Present
Lighting:
No lighting reported.
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearance Delivery Phone | (510) 745-3380 | Oakland ARTCC | |
| CTAF | 122.9 |
Navaids
Services
Aircraft & Activity
Webcams
| Name: | Operated by: | Site: | Facing: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inn of the Lost Coast #1 | Other | Resort | NW |
| Inn of the Lost Coast #2 | Other | Resort | SW |
| Inn of the Lost Coast #3 | Other | Resort | W |
METARs
TAFs
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Chistopher Christianson
Whitehorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7447 (Office)
Owner
Shelter Cove Resort Imp District
Whitehorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7447 (Office)
Airport Reviews
Overall:
3 ratings | 5 reviews
Runways and Taxiways:
Markings and Signage:
Ground Transportation:
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- 8/11/20Bucket List AirportSteven K.No AWOS Wx... I carried enough fuel to get to the diverted airport and then some. Great runway that runs uphill from 30. Approached upwind from the South so I could see the windsock. Not a surprise, crosswind from the ocean. Fog moves in quickly …
- 9/25/20Stunning Location to Fly InnJonathan M.Absolutely stunning location good runway and visibility (watch out for fog) You can walk to Gyppo Brewery for lunch or dinner from South tie downs. Beaches are also in walking distance perfect weekend escape. Jonathan
- 1/20/21updated reviewHANS S.Since my previous review, I have returned to find this nice getaway has much improved! :-) I previously wrote the mobile coverage was weak at best which made it hard to connect to cancel a VFR flight plan, or connect with any one else. Well, ATT no…
- 6/1/16ROBERT M.One of our favorite get aways. We stayed for a few days at the Inn of the Lost Coast. Room was clean and featured views, sights and smells of the ocean. Our doggy was welcome as well. Pizza at the inn was good and we got groceries for our meals at th…
- 12/31/14KEVIN F.Airport is nice. Area is absolutely gorgeous. Note that Airport is day time use only. If you come around sunset, the airport is completely dark. As far as town, I wish it was better. People are not the nicest. We flew in with two planes, mixed group …