KACV · ACV

California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport

Arcata/Eureka, CaliforniaElevation 221 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 6,046 ft

14/32
Dimensions
6,046 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 14153°T
Landing length (LDA)5,601 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,046 / 6,046 / 5,846 ft
Displaced threshold245 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 32333°T
Landing length (LDA)5,846 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,046 / 6,046 / 6,046 ft
Displaced threshold200 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
01/19
Dimensions
4,501 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0130°T
Landing length (LDA)4,501 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,501 / 4,501 / 4,501 ft
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 19210°T
Landing length (LDA)4,501 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,501 / 4,501 / 4,501 ft
Traffic patternRight

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport is in Arcata/Eureka, California. Field elevation 221 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerJUSTIN HOPMAN
Manager phone707-382-2551
AttendedDaily, 0400–2359
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKACV / ACV
SectionalKLAMATH FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)OAKLAND
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.9781, -124.1090
Distance from city7 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.000
UNICOM123.000
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.525
ASOS
ASOS
124.85
SEATTLE CNTR
CNTR
34.5
COAST GUARD AIR OPS
OPS
122.6
OAKLAND RDO
RDO
123
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
123.000
CTAF
CTAF
123.000
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
RWY 01/19 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
EMAIL: JHOPMAN@CO.HUMBOLDT.CA.US
PCR VALUE: 530/F/D/X/T
FUEL AVBL 0400-2400 LOCAL, AND AFTER HOURS WITH ADVANCED NOTICE.
ACTVT MALSR RWY 32; TDZL RWY 32; C/L LGTS RWY 14 & 32; REIL RWY 14; PAPI RWY 14 & 32; HIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 01/19, REIL RWY 01, AND VASI RWY 01 PPR CTC 707-382-2551 OR 707-496-0102.
ENGINEERED MATERIAL ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 280 FT IN LEN BY 170 FT IN WID STARTING 70 FT BYD DER 32.
PCR VALUE: 62/F/D/X/U
LNDG FEE: CTC ARPT OR CHECK ARPT WEBSITE FOR DTLS, EXEMPTIONS.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KACV have a METAR?
Yes. KACV is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KACV have a TAF?
When KACV issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KACV?
KACV sits at 221 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KACV?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.