SIERRAVILLE DEARWATER (O79)
Sierraville, California · Sierra County · 1 miles SE of city
Sierraville Dearwater (O79) is a non-towered public-use airport in Sierraville, California at 4,990 ft MSL, with one runway (longest 3,093 ft asphalt-dirt).
Airport information
FAA identifierO79
Elevation4989.7 ft MSL
Latitude39.58152° N
Longitude120.35430° W
Magnetic variation16E
Pattern altitude800 ft
Sectional chartSAN FRANCISCO
ARTCCOakland Center
Flight ServiceReno
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TowerNON-ATCT
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityRNO
AttendedUNATNDD
ManagerBrian Davey
Manager phone(530) 289-3201
Nearby airports
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,093 × 50 ft | Asphalt-Dirt (poor) | 21: right pattern, displaced 182 ft |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 | — |
Airport remarks
- FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
- ULTRALIGHT ACTIVITY ON & INVOF ARPT.
- SIERRA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. TRANSPORTATION@SIERRACOUNTY.CA.GOV
- SIERRA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, DOWNIEVILLE.
- PAVEMENT IS CRUMBLING IN AREAS AND CRACKING.
Nearby food & lodging
Food & drink
- Smithneck Farms Café0.9 mi
Lodging
- Globe Hotel0.9 mi
Nearby places © OpenStreetMap contributors
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
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