California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (KACV), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport, KACV, serves the Arcata / Eureka area of coastal Northern California as the region's primary business and commercial aviation gateway. The airport is non-towered and handles a traffic mix weighted toward business aviation, with FAA TFMSC data showing over four thousand business aviation operations recorded in 2025 against a total annual operations count above ten thousand. Its longer runway, at just over 6,000 feet, and its EMAS installation give it capability beyond what its non-towered status might suggest.
Runways
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 14/32, is 6,046 ft long and 150 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
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 4am to 11:59pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is O33, 13 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport recorded 4,213 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KACV peaks in July, running noticeably above the levels seen in most other months of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 508 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport averages 0.1 days above 90°F in September and 5.5 freeze days in December. September is the warmest month, with average highs of 65.1°F, and December the coldest, at 56.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, pavement strength and other notes.
The MALSR on Runway 32, touchdown zone lights on Runway 32, centerline lights on Runways 14 and 32, runway end identifier lights on Runway 14, and precision approach path indicators on Runways 14 and 32 are activated via CTAF, as is the high-intensity runway lighting on Runway 14/32. The medium-intensity runway lights on Runway 01/19, the runway end identifier lights on Runway 01, and the visual approach slope indicator on Runway 01 require prior permission and direct contact.
Runway 01/19 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger-carrying operations with more than 9 passenger seats, nor for non-scheduled passenger-carrying operations with more than 30 passenger seats.
An Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS), 280 feet long by 170 feet wide, begins 70 feet beyond the departure end of Runway 32.
PCR VALUE: 62/F/D/X/U
PCR VALUE: 530/F/D/X/T
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Seattle ARTCC.
Fuel is available from 0400 to 2400 local time, and after hours with advance notice.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport has four airfields within 50 NM. The closest is Murray Field (KEKA), 10.47 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KACV?
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport, KACV, operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 14/32 is the longer of the two at 6,046 feet, with a width of 150 feet. Runway 01/19 measures 4,501 feet long and is also 150 feet wide. Both surfaces support the business aviation and commercial traffic that uses the field. Runway 32 is further equipped with an Engineered Material Arresting System located beyond its departure end.
Is fuel available at California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport?
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport carries both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Fuel service runs during scheduled hours from 0400 to 2400 local time. Service outside that window can be arranged with advance notice. Dispatchers planning after-hours arrivals or departures at KACV should factor in the notice requirement rather than expect walk-up availability.
Does KACV support Part 121 scheduled passenger operations on both runways?
Runway 01/19 at KACV carries a restriction on larger passenger operations. It is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger flights carrying more than 9 passenger seats, nor for non-scheduled passenger flights carrying more than 30 passenger seats. Runway 14/32, the airport's primary and longer runway, does not carry this restriction. Operators flying larger passenger equipment into California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport should plan around Runway 14/32 accordingly.
Where is the nearest customs facility to KACV?
The nearest customs facility to California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport is located about 12.73 nautical miles away, at the airport identified as O33. KACV itself has no onsite customs designation in the data. Operators arriving from international origins should plan their customs clearance through that nearby facility rather than expect processing at KACV directly. Distance and routing to O33 should be confirmed as part of pre-arrival planning.
What lighting is available at KACV, and does all of it operate on pilot control?
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport has runway lighting that varies by runway. On Runway 32, the approach lighting system, touchdown zone lights, centerline lights, runway end identifier lights, precision approach path indicator, and high-intensity runway lights are all pilot-controlled through CTAF. Runway 14 carries similar CTAF-activated lighting, including its own runway end identifier lights and precision approach path indicator. Runway 01/19 differs: its medium-intensity runway lights, runway end identifier lights, and visual approach slope indicator require prior permission and direct contact rather than CTAF activation.