Lake County Airport (KLKV), Oregon
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Lake County Airport (KLKV) serves Lakeview, Oregon at a field elevation of 4,734 feet, with a single paved runway supporting general aviation and business traffic in the region. The airport sits roughly 131 nautical miles from the nearest metro area and about 162 nautical miles from the nearest customs-capable airport, Reno-Tahoe International (KRNO). Attendance follows a seasonal schedule, with staffed hours differing between the April-September period and the October-March period. Wildlife activity, seasonal airtanker operations, and nearby glider and drag strip activity are among the operational notes pilots should review before arrival.
Runways
Lake County Airport has one paved runway, 17/35, 5,318 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Lake County Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Lake County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Reno / Tahoe International (KRNO), 162 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Lake County Airport recorded 150 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June and December. Business aviation traffic at KLKV concentrates in select months, with December, June, and May recording the highest counts while January and February see the least activity.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 22 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Lake County Airport averages 9.6 days above 90°F in July, 28.3 freeze days in December and 5.2 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86.1°F, and December the coldest, at 38.0°F.
Weather station is 5.0 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Lake County Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Glider operations are possible on the taxiway.
Runway 17/35 medium intensity runway lights, PAPI on runways 17 and 35, and REIL on runways 17 and 35 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
A drag strip oriented northwest-southeast is located 3,000 feet southwest of runway 35.
Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Flocks of large waterfowl are present in the vicinity from November through May.
Extensive airtanker operations occur during fire season.
The northeast/southwest taxiway is used for strong crosswind landings.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below -26C.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Lake County Airport has four airfields within 47 NM. The closest is Paisley, 34.21 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length available at KLKV?
Lake County Airport (KLKV) has a single paved runway, 17/35, measuring 5,318 feet by 100 feet with an asphalt surface. This is also the airport's longest paved surface, so it sets the operational limit for fixed-wing traffic. Pilots working with high field elevation at this airport, 4,734 feet, should factor density altitude into performance planning alongside runway length.
Is fuel available at Lake County Airport?
Lake County Airport (KLKV) stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The field operates on a published attendance schedule rather than continuous staffing, running 0900-1600 local from April through September and 0700-1700 local from October through March. Flight planning should account for these hours since the airport is unattended outside them.
Does KLKV have customs clearance on site?
Lake County Airport (KLKV) does not have onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at Reno-Tahoe International (KRNO), located approximately 162 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near Lakeview, Oregon should plan a stop at KRNO or another designated port of entry before or after using KLKV.
Why does business aviation traffic at KLKV vary by month?
Business aviation traffic at Lake County Airport (KLKV) is concentrated in specific months rather than spread evenly through the year, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. December, June, and May show the highest monthly counts, while January and February show the lowest. Total annual business aviation operations for the airport are recorded at 150 out of 188 total operations.