KT42
Ruth Airport
Mad River, CaliforniaElevation 2,781 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
13/31
RWY 13
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 31
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Ruth Airport is in Mad River, California. Field elevation 2,781 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerPANOS KOKKAS
Manager phone530-623-1365
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKT42
SectionalKLAMATH FALLS
Center (ARTCC)OAKLAND
Flight service (AFSS)RANCHO MURIETA
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.2113, -123.2980
Distance from city7 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›AIRPORT CLSD NIGHTS.
›4' FENCE 75' LEFT & 100' RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
›INTERMITTENTLY CLOSED WINTERS DUE TO SNOW, CTC COUNTY TRANSPORTATION OFFICE FOR INFO 530-623-1365.
›FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
›HIGH TERRAIN ALL QUADRANTS.
›DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION; OFFICE IN WEAVERVILLE.
›TRINITY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OFFICE IN WEAVERVILLE
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KT42 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for KT42. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does KT42 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for KT42. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KT42?
KT42 sits at 2,781 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KT42?
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.