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KO79

Sierraville Dearwater Airport

Sierraville, CaliforniaElevation 4,984 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,093 ft

03/21
Dimensions
3,093 x 50 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY 03
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 21
Displaced threshold182 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

Sierraville Dearwater Airport is in Sierraville, California. Field elevation 4,984 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerBRIAN DAVEY
Manager phone(530) 289-3201
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKO79
SectionalSAN FRANCISCO
Center (ARTCC)OAKLAND
Flight service (AFSS)RENO
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.5810, -120.3540
Distance from city1 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Traffic pattern alt800 ft MSL
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.9
CTAF
CTAF

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›SIERRA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, DOWNIEVILLE.
›SIERRA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. TRANSPORTATION@SIERRACOUNTY.CA.GOV
›FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
›ULTRALIGHT ACTIVITY ON & INVOF ARPT.
›PAVEMENT IS CRUMBLING IN AREAS AND CRACKING.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KO79 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KO79 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for KO79. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does KO79 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for KO79. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KO79?
KO79 sits at 4,984 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KO79?
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.