Alturas Municipal (KAAT), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Alturas Municipal Airport (KAAT) serves the northeastern California city of Alturas at an elevation of 4,378 feet, with two paved runways available for business aviation traffic. The field is unattended outside its published hours and lies roughly 124 nautical miles from the nearest customs facility at Reno-Tahoe International. Both 100LL and Jet A fuel are available on the field, and pilots operating here should note the mix of local wildlife, terrain, and approach considerations detailed in the airport remarks.
Runways
Alturas Municipal has two paved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 4,228 ft long and 50 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Alturas Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Alturas Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Reno / Tahoe International (KRNO), 125 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Alturas Municipal recorded 106 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March. Business aviation traffic at KAAT is concentrated mainly in the spring and fall months of March, April, and July, with a marked drop in June and August, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 16 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Alturas Municipal averages 17.8 days above 90°F in July and 28.0 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.1°F, and December the coldest, at 41.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Alturas Municipal has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Arrivals on Runway 21 are discouraged due to a school located on the approach path.
Takeoffs on Runway 03 to the northeast are not permitted except during adverse wind conditions. A minimum altitude of 150 feet must be maintained over houses.
REIL lighting on Runway 03 and Runway 31, and VASI on Runway 03, are pilot-activated. MIRL lighting serves Runway 13/31 and LIRL lighting serves Runway 03/21, both activated via CTAF.
Runway 03 approach has a slope ratio of 22:1 measured from the displaced threshold.
Runway 13 approach has a slope ratio of 28:1 measured from the displaced threshold.
Runway 21 approach has a slope ratio of 35:1 measured from the displaced threshold.
Wildlife refuges to the southwest, south, and southeast present potential bird hazards to aircraft from October through April.
Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Firefighting aircraft operate seasonally from May through October.
For clearance delivery, contact Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Alturas Municipal has four airfields within 49 NM. The closest is California Pines, 6.81 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KAAT?
Alturas Municipal Airport (KAAT) has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 13/31 measures 4,228 feet long and 50 feet wide, while Runway 03/21 measures 2,506 feet long and 60 feet wide. Both are usable for general and business aviation operations. Neither runway is lighted with high-intensity systems, relying instead on lower-intensity runway and approach lighting activated via CTAF.
Is customs clearance available at Alturas Municipal Airport?
Alturas Municipal Airport does not have onsite customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is at Reno-Tahoe International (KRNO), approximately 124.54 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international destinations should plan to clear customs there before or after a stop at KAAT. This distance should be factored into routing and fuel planning for any international leg.
Are there wildlife hazards to be aware of at KAAT?
Yes, Alturas Municipal Airport has documented wildlife concerns affecting flight operations. Wildlife refuges to the southwest, south, and southeast present potential bird hazards to aircraft from October through April. Deer are also reported on and around the airport property. Pilots should maintain heightened vigilance during approach and departure, particularly in the fall and winter months.
What operational restrictions apply to runway use at KAAT?
Alturas Municipal Airport has specific restrictions on Runway 03 takeoffs, which are prohibited to the northeast except during adverse wind conditions, with a minimum altitude of 150 feet required over houses. Arrivals on Runway 21 are also discouraged due to a school located on the approach path. Pilots should review these local procedures before planning operations at KAAT.