KNSI
San Nicolas Island Nolf Airport
San Nicolas Island, CaliforniaElevation 506 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
12/30
RWY 12133°T
Landing length (LDA)9,010 ft
Displaced threshold992 ft
RWY 30313°T
ILSLOC/GS
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
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
San Nicolas Island Nolf Airport is in San Nicolas Island, California. Field elevation 506 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipNavy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKNSI
SectionalLOS ANGELES
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)HAWTHORNE
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.2398, -119.4580
Distance from city0 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · Split white-green (military)
FREQUENCIES
Communications
127.55
PLEAD CON
MISC
126.85
TWR
TWR
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›TFC PAT: RGT TFC RWY 30.
›JASU: 1(GTC-85) 1(NC-10C) 1(NCPP-105)
›RSTD: OFFL BUS. PPR FOR ALL TSNT ACFT. 72 HR PN RQRD AND NOT EARLIER THAN 7 DAYS; NO SAME DAY PPR. MIN 24 HR PN RQRD; MIN 48 HR PN FOR LRG/HVY ACFT. PPR ISSUED MON-FRI 0600-1400L ONLY EXC HOL AND APVD BY AIRFIELD MGR. ACFT THAT FAIL TO ARR WI +/- 30 MIN OF ETA RISK BEING CNLD UNLESS PRIOR CDN/UPDATE IS MADE. SEND ALL PPR REQ VIA EMAIL TO NVBC_AFM@US.NAVY.MIL. NEW CIVIL AIRCRAFT LANDING PERMIT (CALP) RQRS 30 DAYS PRIOR NOTICE FOR CDN/LEGAL REVIEW. WT BRG WAIVERS RQR NBVC (PT MUGU) AFLD MGR APVL MIN 24 HRS PRIOR NOTICE. ALL MIL READINESS EXER/TRG EVENTS RQR CDN WITH NBVC AFLD MGR PRIOR TO PPR BEING ISSUED. NO FLEET SVC AVBL. ACFT PRKG SPACE EXTREMELY LTD. NO HNGR SPACE. 180-DEG TURNS ON POROUS FRICTION SFC PROHIBITED. MV-22 OPS PROHIBITED.
›RSTD: RWY 12 TKOF AND LDG 9002 FT.
›CAUTION: RWY 30 PAPI U/S UFN.
›CSTMS/AG/IMG - NOT A PORT OF ENTRY; SVCS NOT AVBL.
›AVBL ONLY DURING HRS OF OPERATION.
›MISC: FIRST 500 FT RWY 12/30 CONC; REMAINDER POROUS FRICTION SFC.
›FUEL: J5 (MIL)
›OPR 1500-2400Z++ MON-THU/ALTN FRI. CLSD ALTN FRI; ALL SAT, SUN AND HOL.
›RSTD: POSSIBLE DIVERT ALL ACFT EXC EMERG TO PT MUGU NAWS DUE DRONE MISL OPR.
›NS ABTMT: REMAIN AT LEAST 1 MILE OFFSHORE OR 1000 FT MSL.
›MISC: CALL PLEAD CON 127.55/280.7 OR POINT MUGU APCH 128.65/325.0 PRIOR TO ENTERING W289.
›CAUTION: POSS TURB SHORT FINAL RWY 30.
›CTN UNLIT WIND TURBINES APRX 160 FT TALL LCTD BTN 3930 FT & 6105 FT SOUTH OF THE RWY CNTRLN.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KNSI have a METAR?
Yes. KNSI is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KNSI have a TAF?
When KNSI 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 KNSI?
KNSI sits at 506 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KNSI?
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.