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Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) in Watsonville, California
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Historical Itinerant Operations - Watsonville Municipal Airport

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Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI)

  • General
  • Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Runways: 2, Land Area Covered By Airport: 330 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 02429.*A, Location ID: WVI, Region: Western-Pacific, District Office: SFO, Unicom Frequency: 122.800 MHz, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 122.800 MHz, Traffic Pattern Altitude: 1000, Aeronautical sectional chart: San Francisco, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: OAK, Tie-In FSS Name: Oakland, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 163 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (2010-08-22), Air traffic control tower: No, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCO, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZOA, Boundary ARTCC Name: Oakland, Airspace Determination: No Objection, Federal Agreements: NGPRY, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: WVI, Last Inspection Date: 03/25/2015, Inspection Group: State aeronautical personnel, Inspection Method: State
  • Location
  • State: California, County: Santa Cruz, City: Watsonville, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 36° 56' 08.600'', Lng: -121° 47' 22.700'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 36.935722, Lng: -121.789639, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (2010-08-22), Distance from central business district: 3 mi (NW) Find on map
  • Owner
  • City Of Watsonville, 275 Main St, Watsonville, Ca 95076, 831-768-3008
  • Manager
  • Rayvon Williams, 100 Aviation Way, Watsonville, Ca 95076, 831-768-3575
  • Operations
  • Period: 02/18/2014 - 02/18/2015, Itinerant Operations: 22,100, Local Operations: 42,900, Military Operations: 100
  • Aircraft
  • Single Engine Aircraft: 339, Multi Engine Aircraft: 21, Jet Engine Aircraft: 7, Helicopters: 15, Ultralight Aircraft: 2, Gliders Operational: 1
  • Additional
  • Fuel Types: 100LLA, Magnetic Variation: 14E (Year 2015), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Bottled Oxygen Type: Low pressure, Lighting Schedule: See Rmk, Beacon Schedule: Ss-Sr, Airframe repair service availability/type: Minor, Power Plant repair service availability/type: Major, Customs Airport Of Entry: No, Customs Landing Rights: No, Military/civil joint use agreement: No, Military Landing Rights: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: No, Transient storage: TIE, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Segmented circle airport marker system: Yes, Other services: CHTR, INSTR, PAJA, RNTL, SALES
  • Remarks
  • ACTVT VASI RWYS 02 & 20: PAPI RWY 09; REIL RWY 02; MIRL RWY 02/20 - CTAF.

Runway 1

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 02, True Alignment: 32, Instrument Landing System (ILS) Type: Localizer, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 36° 55' 44.533'', Lng: -121° 47' 44.864'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 36.929037, Lng: -121.795796, Physical Elevation: 139 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 48.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 151.5 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: V2L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 24, Object Height: 46 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1310.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 39L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.4, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (08/22/2010), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (08/22/2010), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (08/22/2010)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 20, True Alignment: 212, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 36° 56' 22.137'', Lng: -121° 47' 15.228'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 36.939483, Lng: -121.787563, Physical Elevation: 157 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 40.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.04 °, Displaced GPS (Degrees): Lat: 36° 56' 17.208'', Lng: -121° 47' 19.112'', Displaced GPS (Seconds): Lat: 36.938114, Lng: -121.788642, Elevation At Displaced Threshold: 155 ft, Length At Displaced Threshold: 590 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 155.2 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: V2L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): No, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: TREE, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 12, Object Height: 80 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1198.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 125L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.4, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (08/22/2010), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (08/22/2010), Displaced Threshold Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (08/22/2010), Displaced Threshold Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (08/22/2010), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (08/22/2010)

Runway 2

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 09, True Alignment: 99, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 36° 56' 17.978'', Lng: -121° 47' 38.663'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 36.938327, Lng: -121.794073, Physical Elevation: 163 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 34.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.04 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 163.2 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P2R, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): No, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: TREE, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 22, Object Height: 38 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1050.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 0 ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.7, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (08/22/2010), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (08/22/2010), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (08/22/2010)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 27, True Alignment: 279, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 36° 56' 11.235'', Lng: -121° 46' 50.137'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 36.936454, Lng: -121.780594, Physical Elevation: 136 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 157.3 ft, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): No, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: TREE, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 13, Object Height: 55 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 935.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 40R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.7, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (08/22/2010), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (08/22/2010), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)

National Wildlife Strike Incidents

2014-11-07
Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Peregrine falcon, Size: Medium, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = USGS BIRD BANDING LAB
Remarks: BANDED SAN FRANCISCO (77 BEALE STREET), CA, CODE 39 REPORT SUBMITTED TO BBL SAID THEY FOUND PIECES OF BIRD AROUND RWY AT KWVI. USGS BAND 194702973
2013-05-28
Time: Day (16:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N9510H, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 250 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = SANTA CRUZ FLYERS INC xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
Remarks: BIRD APPEARED TO BE A PIGEON. PERFORMING SHORT FIELD/OBSTACLE TAKE OFF. STRUCK BIRD OVER RWY WHILE AT MINIMUM AIRSPEED AT APPROX 250 AGL. BIRD HIT LEFT SIDE OF NOSE. RETD FOR NORMAL LDG. A/C PERFORMED NORMALLY. MX INSPN NEXT DAY FOUND NO DMG.
2010-04-01
Time: Day (13:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2705, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxx OPER = CITY OF SAN JOSE
Remarks: NO DMG. BIRD REMAINS AND BLOOD SPLATTERED ON RT SIDE WING STRUT, WING & FLAPS. (FLAPS WERE DOWN FOR T/O) TWO BIRDS BUT OTHERS JUST MISSED WINDSCREEN. MANY OTHER GULLS IN AREA.
1998-02-03
Time: Day (07:50), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Fog, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N960CP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 20, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Damaged Fuselage, Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: ENGINE SHUT DOWN, Out Of Service: 450000 h, Repair Costs: $20000, Other Costs: $686084, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = CORNERSTONE PROPANE, GP, INC. SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: RAIN. ENG #2 DAMAGED, BELIEVED RUINED. POSSIBLE INGESTION #1 BUT NOT CONFIRMED. NO LOSS OF POWER. MADE EMER. LDG. AT 70 KTS. RWY WAS CONFIRMED AS BEING CLEAR AND T/O WAS CONTD. AS I LIFTED OFF I SAW ABOUT 20 GULLS TAKEOFF FROM THE SIDE OF THE RWY & FLY INTO OUR PATH. I WAS UNABLE TO AVOID THEM & FLEW THRU THE TOP OF THE FLOCK, INGESTING 1 INTO RT ENG CAUSING IT TO SEIZE. (100% THRUST LOSS) NO INJURIES. SINGLE ENG LDG ONTO RWY 26. REPLACE RT ENG & 4 FUSELAGE WINDOWS, ALSO LEFT LEADING EDGE & DE-ICE BOOT, BOTH HEATED LEADING EDGES, LRG FUSELAGE PANEL ON RT REAR & 3 OTHER WING/FUSELAGE PANELS.
FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 6 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Watsonville)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 68 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

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