Hollister Municipal (KCVH), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Hollister Municipal Airport, identified as KCVH or HLI, sits on the central California coast about 78 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. The field is non-towered and offers two paved runways, including a 6,350-foot strip capable of handling business turbine traffic. Customs clearance is not available onsite; the nearest customs airport of entry is KMRY, roughly 28 nautical miles away. Fuel service includes 100LL and Jet A, with self-serve access outside staffed hours.
Runways
Hollister Municipal has two paved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 6,350 ft long and 100 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
Hollister 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
Hollister Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Monterey Regional (KMRY), 28 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Hollister Municipal recorded 535 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September, October and December. Business aviation traffic at KCVH concentrates in the September-through-December window, with December, September, and October posting the highest monthly operations counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 62 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Hollister Municipal averages 6.0 days above 90°F in September and 7.2 freeze days in December. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 81.4°F, and December the coldest, at 58.9°F.
Weather station is 2.8 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Hollister Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Glider activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.
For clearance delivery, contact NorCal Approach.
Activate REIL for runway 24, 13, and 31; VASI for runway 24; PAPI for runway 13 and 31; and MIRL for runway 06/24 and 13/31, via CTAF.
Pilots are recommended to begin runway 31 takeoff roll at or beyond the threshold, past taxiway B.
A model aircraft club conducts flight operations 3 miles west-northwest of the airport, on a heading of 290 degrees from the airport surface up to 500 feet AGL.
Fuel is available 24 hours through a credit card lock system.
Caution: watch for firefighting aircraft from May through October.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Hollister Municipal has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is San Martin, 14.41 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs clearance available at KCVH?
No customs service is located onsite at Hollister Municipal Airport. The nearest customs airport of entry is KMRY, approximately 27.78 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international origins need to plan clearance through Monterey rather than at Hollister directly. This distance should factor into routing and ground transportation planning for any flight requiring a customs stop. There is no CANPASS or restricted access program noted for this field, since the customs function itself is not present at the airport.
What runway options does Hollister Municipal Airport offer?
Hollister Municipal Airport has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 13/31 is the longer of the two at 6,350 feet by 100 feet wide, suitable for most business aircraft. Runway 06/24 measures 3,149 feet by 100 feet, better suited to smaller piston and turboprop traffic. Both runways are paved, and the airport is non-towered, so pilots coordinate on CTAF. The 13/31 alignment is the primary runway for larger or heavier aircraft operating into KCVH.
What is the fuel situation at KCVH?
Hollister Municipal Airport stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Fuel is available on a 24-hour basis through a credit card lock system, allowing access outside the staffed attendance window. The airport's standard attendance schedule runs 0800-1700 daily. Outside those hours, the self-serve credit card system is the means of obtaining fuel. This setup supports aircraft arriving or departing KCVH at times when staff are not present on the field.
Are there any operational cautions specific to KCVH?
Pilots operating into Hollister Municipal Airport should be aware of several local activity notices. A model aircraft club conducts flight operations 3 miles west-northwest of the airport, on a heading of 290 degrees from the field, from the surface up to 500 feet AGL. Glider activity also occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport. From May through October, firefighting aircraft may be operating in the area, so pilots should watch for this traffic. These notices reflect activity that shares airspace near KCVH beyond routine traffic pattern operations.
What lighting is available at Hollister Municipal Airport?
Hollister Municipal Airport, KCVH, provides pilot-controlled lighting activated via CTAF. Runway end identifier lights are available for runways 24, 13, and 31. A VASI system serves runway 24, while PAPI systems serve runways 13 and 31. Medium intensity runway lighting covers both runway 06/24 and runway 13/31. All of these systems are activated by radio call on the common traffic advisory frequency, since the field is non-towered.