Nevada County Airport (KGOO), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Nevada County Airport, identified as KGOO, serves Grass Valley, California, from a single paved runway at 3,158 feet elevation. The field is non-towered and operates without an onsite customs facility, with Beale AFB the nearest customs option roughly 21 nautical miles away. Business aviation activity accounts for the majority of recorded operations, and both 100LL and Jet A fuel are available on the field.
Runways
Nevada County Airport has one paved runway, 07/25, 4,657 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Nevada County Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 8pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Nevada County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Beale AFB (KBAB), 21 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Nevada County Airport recorded 336 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July and November. Business aviation traffic at KGOO builds through the spring and stays elevated from April through December, with January and February recording the fewest operations.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 38 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Nevada County Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: access and runway notes.
For clearance delivery, contact NorCal Approach.
Helicopters must make straight-in approaches and departures.
The VASI for Runway 07 is pilot-activated. MIRL for Runway 07/25 is also activated via CTAF.
Runway 07/25 slopes 1.9 percent downhill to the west. Takeoffs on Runway 07 are not recommended due to rising terrain.
Be alert from May through October for CalFire air tanker operations flying an overhead pattern for Runway 07 (see AIM 5-4-27 for maneuvering and phraseology). Expect tankers to depart Runway 25 and land Runway 07 regardless of wind conditions.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Nevada County Airport has five airfields within 33 NM. The closest is Auburn Municipal (KAUN), 16.58 NM south.
Part of the Sacramento area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KGOO have and are there any takeoff restrictions?
KGOO has a single paved runway, 07/25, measuring 4,657 by 75 feet with an asphalt surface. The runway slopes 1.9 percent downhill to the west, and takeoffs on Runway 07 are not recommended due to rising terrain. Pilots planning departures at Nevada County Airport should account for this terrain consideration when selecting a runway direction.
Is customs clearance available at KGOO?
KGOO does not have an onsite customs facility. The nearest customs airport is Beale AFB, located approximately 20.88 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near Nevada County Airport should plan to route through that facility rather than expecting service directly on the field.
What should pilots know about helicopter operations at KGOO?
Helicopters at KGOO are required to make straight-in approaches and departures rather than flying a traffic pattern. This procedure applies specifically to rotorcraft operating at Nevada County Airport and differs from standard fixed-wing pattern work. Pilots coordinating mixed traffic at the field should be aware of this distinction when sequencing arrivals and departures.
Are there seasonal traffic hazards to expect at KGOO?
From May through October, pilots at KGOO should be alert for CalFire air tanker operations flying an overhead pattern for Runway 07. Tankers are expected to depart Runway 25 and land Runway 07 regardless of wind conditions, so this traffic flow does not follow standard wind-based runway selection. The airport advises reviewing AIM 5-4-27 for the associated maneuvering and phraseology before operating during this period.