Ukiah Municipal (KUKI), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Ukiah Municipal Airport (KUKI) serves general aviation and business traffic in Mendocino County, California, with a single paved runway suited to light and midsize aircraft. The field is uncontrolled, operates on a seasonal attendance schedule that extends into the evening during summer months, and sits roughly 79 nautical miles from the nearest customs facility at Travis AFB (KSUU). Fuel is available on a self-service basis, and pilots should note the airport's active noise abatement procedures given its proximity to the town of Ukiah.
Runways
Ukiah Municipal has one paved runway, 15/33, 4,423 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Ukiah Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Ukiah Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Travis AFB (KSUU), 79 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Ukiah Municipal recorded 1,844 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April, September and October. Business aviation traffic at KUKI is somewhat higher in the fall months, with October and September posting the year's strongest counts.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 173 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Ukiah Municipal averages 23.1 days above 90°F in July and 11.3 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94.0°F, and December the coldest, at 56.6°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Ukiah Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, noise procedures and other notes.
PAPI is active for Runway 15; REIL is available for Runway 15 and Runway 33; MIRL is available for Runway 15/33, activated via CTAF.
During calm wind conditions, Runway 15 is designated as the preferred runway for noise abatement reasons.
Noise abatement procedures: the airport manager requests no VFR straight-in approaches to Runway 15/33, and aircraft departing Runway 33 should make a right turn to avoid overflying the town.
No jet aircraft departures are permitted between 2200 and 0700 local time.
Self-service fuel is available.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Oakland ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Ukiah Municipal has three airfields within 49 NM. The closest is Little River (KLLR), 26.99 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KUKI
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$1,200.00 catering order at KUKI.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KUKI have and can it handle business jets?
Ukiah Municipal Airport has one paved runway, 15/33, measuring 4,423 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length supports light jets and turboprops typical of regional business aviation traffic. KUKI has no air traffic control tower, so pilots operate under standard uncontrolled-field procedures using CTAF.
Is fuel available at Ukiah Municipal Airport?
Ukiah Municipal Airport offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel on a self-service basis. There is no attended full-service fueling option noted for the field. Pilots planning fuel stops at KUKI should be prepared to use the self-service pumps directly rather than relying on line service.
Are there noise abatement procedures at KUKI?
Yes, Ukiah Municipal Airport has published noise abatement procedures due to its location near the town of Ukiah. The airport manager requests no VFR straight-in approaches to Runway 15/33, and departing traffic off Runway 33 should make a right turn to avoid overflying the town. Jet aircraft departures are also prohibited between 2200 and 0700 local time.
How does KUKI handle international arrivals requiring customs?
Ukiah Municipal Airport (KUKI) does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs-capable airport is Travis Air Force Base (KSUU), located approximately 79 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from outside the United States should plan to clear customs at KSUU or another designated port of entry before or after their stop at KUKI.