Pope Valley Airport

Pope Valley, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

05CL

IATA

Elevation

618 ft

Region

US-CA

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Airport Information

GPS Code: 05CL

Local Code: 05CL

Location: 38.610699° N, -122.390999° E

Continent: NA

Type: Small Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Pope Valley Airport (05CL) is a privately-owned, private-use general aviation facility in California's Napa Valley. As such, traditional "traveler reviews" like those for commercial airports are not available. Instead, information primarily pertains to general aviation pilots' experiences, highlighting its utility as a basic airstrip with limited services. Overall sentiment appears to be neutral, with its main appeal being its location.

What Travelers Love

Good Runway Condition: The asphalt runway (10/28), measuring 3700 x 60 feet, is generally reported to be in good condition.
Scenic Location: The airport offers a convenient gateway to the Napa Valley wine country for private jet charter users, providing access to vineyards and picturesque landscapes.
Low Intensity Runway Edge Lights: Runway 10/28 is equipped with low intensity edge lights.

Common Complaints

Private Use with Permission Required: The airport is for private use, and permission is required prior to landing.
No Services Available: There are no FBOs, fuel, airframe or powerplant services, bottled oxygen, or bulk oxygen available on site.
Unattended Facility: The airport is unattended, meaning no on-site staff for assistance.
"Touch and Go" Not Allowed: Pilots are explicitly not permitted to perform touch-and-go landings.
Displaced Thresholds and Obstructions: Both runways have displaced thresholds (840 ft for Runway 10 and 340 ft for Runway 28) with reported obstructions like trees and a power line at the end of Runway 10.
Fair Apron Condition: The condition of the apron is noted as only fair.
No Customs or Immigration: As a private airport, there are no customs or immigration services available.
Landing Fee: A landing fee is associated with using the airport.

Pope Valley Airport (05CL) serves as a functional, no-frills private airfield primarily for general aviation aircraft whose operators have secured prior permission. Its main advantage is its location in the Napa Valley, offering access to the region. However, pilots should be fully self-sufficient as there are no on-site services, and be aware of operational limitations such as the "no touch and go" rule and displaced thresholds.

Generated 6 days ago

This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`10/28`	3700 ft	60 ft	ASPH-G	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
CTAF	CTAF	`122.9 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

Ground Transportation

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