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Class D

San Nicolas Island Nolf Airport

ID KNSI FAA NSI Elev 506 ft Lat 33° 14.39' N Lon 119° 27.48' W Zulu …

Live conditions at KNSI

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FAA Airport Diagram · KNSI

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Runways at KNSI

2 runway ends on file. Longest: 10,002 ft. Max gradient: 0.13%

Designator Heading Length Width Surface Lighting Gradient
12 132.6° 10,002 ft 200 ft PEM Yes 0.13%
30 312.6° 10,002 ft 200 ft PEM Yes 0.13%

Source: in-app airport database (runway lengths + headings), OurAirports for surface, width, lighting. Gradient computed from FAA NASR runway-end elevation deltas (the published RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of NASR rows; we derive it from the elevations the FAA does publish).

Communications

2 frequencies on file — tower, ground, ATIS, CTAF, approach, departure, etc.

  • TWR TWR 126.850
  • MISC PLEAD CON 127.550

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Field intel · synthesized from Chart Supplement

Plain-English translation of the Chart Supplement remarks for KNSI, anchored to the FAA's own text. Operational items first, advisory next, raw FAA prose at the bottom. Cycle 22JAN2026.

7 matched · 67 not yet translated

TL;DR

  • ·Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 14–32: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
  • ·Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 12–30: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
  • ·Runway 12 threshold displaced 992 feet. Usable landing distance is reduced; the displaced portion may still be used for takeoff and rollout.

Watch for

  • Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 14–32: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.

    right traffic

  • Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 12–30: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.

    right traffic

  • Runway 12 threshold displaced 992 feet. Usable landing distance is reduced; the displaced portion may still be used for takeoff and rollout.

    displaced threshold

  • Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 02L–20R: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.

    right traffic

  • Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 02R–20L: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.

    right traffic

  • Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate MALSR Rwy 20R and PAPI Rwy 02L, and 20R. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.

    pcl ctaf

All translated remarks (7)

  • Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 14–32: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.

    Raw FAA text · preamble · operational

    RWY 14–32: H3095X75 (ASPH) S–12.5 MIRL 0.3% N RWY 14: PAPI(P…

  • Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 12–30: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.

    Raw FAA text · radio aids · operational

    RWY 12–30: H10002X200 (PEM) PCN 63 R/C/W/T HIRL RWY 12: Thld…

  • Runway 12 threshold displaced 992 feet. Usable landing distance is reduced; the displaced portion may still be used for takeoff and rollout.

    Raw FAA text · radio aids · operational

    RWY 12–30: H10002X200 (PEM) PCN 63 R/C/W/T HIRL RWY 12: Thld dsplcd 992´

  • Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 02L–20R: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.

    Raw FAA text · radio aids · operational

    RWY 02L–20R: H5700X150 (ASPH–GRVD) S–70, D–200, 2S–121, 2D–3…

  • Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 02R–20L: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.

    Raw FAA text · radio aids · operational

    RWY 02R–20L: H2886X75 (ASPH–GRVD) S–25, D–60 PCN 120F/B/X/T…

  • Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate MALSR Rwy 20R and PAPI Rwy 02L, and 20R. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.

    Raw FAA text · service · operational

    Actvt MALSR Rwy 20R and PAPI Rwy 02L, and 20R—CTAF

  • Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.

    Raw FAA text · airport remarks · operational

    birds on and invof arpt.

Not yet translated · raw FAA text (67 sentences)

Sentences our pattern matchers haven't yet templated. The full FAA text is authoritative — these aren't translation errors, just gaps in our rule library. Curators add new templates over time; coverage rises monotonically.

  • ·S4 FUEL JET A, UL94 OX 3, 4 LGT Arpt bcn dusk–dawn.
  • ·ACTIVATE MIRL Rwy 14–32 —CTAF.
  • ·PAPI Rwy 14 and Rwy 32 on continuously.
  • ·Attended Wed–Thu 1800–0100Z‡.
  • ·Fuel: Bgng January 1, 2022 100LL unavbl.
  • ·Approaching acft fly downwind legs east of freeway.
  • ·No crosswind turns below 1300´ MSL, departures climb to 2000´ MSL.
  • ·AIRPORT MANAGER: 408-918-7700
  • ·AWOS–3P 118.350 (408) 918–7724.
  • ·CTAF/UNICOM 122.7 ®NORCAL APP CON 124.525 ®NORCAL DEP CON 120.1 CLEARANCE DELIVERY PHONE: For CD ctc NorCal Apch at 916-361-3748.
  • ·SAN JOSE (L) (L) VORW/DME 114.1 SJC Chan 88 N37º22.48´ W121º56.68´ 120º 24.2 NM to fld. 35/16E.
  • ·VOR unusable: 000º–070º byd 25 NM blo 6,500´ 140º–160º byd 25 NM blo 6,100´ 170º–240º byd 30 NM blo 6,700´ SAN NICOLAS ISLAND NOLF (NSI)(KNSI) NAF 0 E UTC–8(–7DT) N33º14.39´ W119º27.49´ 506 B NOTAM FILE NSI Not insp.
  • ·MILITARY— JASU 1(NC–10C) FUEL J5 (MIL)
  • ·Remain at least 1 mile offshore or 1000´ MSL.
  • ·: Opr Mon–Thu/alternate Fri 1500–0000Z‡, CLOSED alternate Fri, all Sat, Sun and holidays.
  • ·PPR for all tsnt acft. 72 hrs PN rqrd and not earlier than 7 days; no same day PPR.
  • ·Min 24 hr PN rqrd; min 48 hrs PN for lrg/hvy acft.
  • ·PPR issused Mon–Fri 1400–2200Z‡ only exc hol and apvd by airfield mgr.
  • ·Afct that fail to arr wi +/– 30 min ETA risk being cnld unless prior cnd/upadate is made.
  • ·Send all PPR req via email to [email protected].
  • ·New Civil Aircraft Landing Permit (CALP) rqrs 30 days prior notice for cdn/legal review.
  • ·Wt brg waivers rqr NBVC (Pt Mugu) Afld Mgr apvl min 24 hrs prior notice.
  • ·All mil readiness exer/trg events rqr cdn with NBVC Afld Mgr prior to PPR being issued.
  • ·Acft prkg space extremely ltd.
  • ·No hngr space. 180–deg turns on porous friction sfc prohibited.
  • ·Possible divert all acft except emergency to Point Mugu NAWS due drone missile opr.
  • ·Rwy 12 tkf and ldg 9002´.
  • ·CAUTION Poss turb short final Rwy 30.
  • ·Unlit wind turbines aprx 160´ tall, lctd between 3,930´ and 6,105´ south of the rwy cntrln.
  • ·CSTMS/AG/IMG Not a port of entry; svcs not avbl.

+ 37 more sentences · see Chart Supplement page below for the full text

Field profile

Use

Private

Ownership

Military / Navy

Scheduled service

No

Chart Supplement

FAA Chart Supplement entry for KNSI — runway, frequencies, FBO, fuel, hours, NOTAMs, special procedures.

Designees in CA

Every aviation professional and organization in the same state as KNSI — instructors, examiners, mechanics, schools, FBOs, flying clubs, repair shops, EAA chapters. Click any category to drill into the full directory.

CFI

5,776

Flight Instructors

A&P

22,561

Mechanics

AME

139

Medical Examiners (AME)

DME

25

Mechanic Examiners (DME)

DPRE

1

Parachute Rigger Examiners (DPRE)

DAR-F

17

Manufacturing Airworthiness (DAR-F)

DAR-T

20

Maintenance Airworthiness (DAR-T)

DER-Y

45

Engineering — Company (DER-Y)

DER-T

66

Engineering — Consultant (DER-T)

SAE

126

Specialty Aircraft Examiners (SAE)

TCE

38

Training Center Evaluators (TCE)

ODA

11

Organizational Designations

Schools

243

Flight Schools

FBO

209

Fixed Base Operators

Clubs

82

Flying Clubs

Repair

56

Repair / Maintenance Shops

EAA

63

EAA Chapters

DPEs near KNSI

Closest FAA Designated Pilot Examiners by great-circle distance from the field. Distances measured city-centroid to airport — useful as a first cut, not a guarantee of exam location. Click any designee for their authorizations and contact info.

Designee City ST Distance
Michael Trudell Camarillo CA 63 nm
Donovan Stephen Burns Redondo Beach CA 64 nm
Dennis Robin Mccall Manhattan Beach CA 65 nm
Daniel Gene Benton Torrance CA 66 nm
Kathryn Elizabeth Stanley Torrance CA 66 nm
Stephen Lawrence Higgins Santa Monica CA 67 nm
Michael Elton Dougherty Carson CA 70 nm
Michael Raymond Granek Long Beach CA 72 nm
Ronald Darren Malm Long Beach CA 72 nm
Steven Buckley Johnson Goleta CA 75 nm

Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.

CFIs near KNSI

Closest active flight instructors by city-centroid distance. Pulled from the FAA airmen registry — ratings shown reflect the certificate on file. Drill into the state directory for filters by rating, medical, and pilot level.

Instructor City ST Distance
Bren Jacob Cardoza Port Hueneme CA 57 nm
Jeffrey Thomas Van Solkema Port Hueneme CA 57 nm
Howard Jay Marcus Malibu CA 59 nm
Leo Flamey Damian Malibu CA 59 nm
Gregory Dennis Matuskiewicz Malibu CA 59 nm
Eisuke Alan Abe Malibu CA 59 nm
Carolyn Faith Schaeffer Malibu CA 59 nm
Gerard Reuben Amzallag Oxnard CA 59 nm
Robin Myron Bondelid Oxnard CA 59 nm
Eric Conrad Burg Oxnard CA 59 nm

Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.

A&P mechanics near KNSI

Closest certificated mechanics by city-centroid distance. Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), and Inspection Authorization (IA) are the ratings that matter for annuals, 100-hours, and major repairs.

Mechanic City ST Distance
Clifton Steven Sanders Point Mugu Nawc CA 3 nm
Joshua Dean Sullivan Point Mugu Nawc CA 3 nm
Marvin Ronald Mcgee Jr Point Mugu Nawc CA 55 nm
Paul Eugene Knappenberger Port Hueneme CA 57 nm
Ronald Raymond Stepka Port Hueneme CA 57 nm
Russell Allen Avila Port Hueneme CA 57 nm
Theodore Fredrick Wenri Iii Port Hueneme CA 57 nm
Michael Francis Cheresnowsky Port Hueneme CA 57 nm
Christopher Courtney Bennett Port Hueneme CA 57 nm
Jose Luis Ramirez Port Hueneme CA 57 nm

Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.

Repair stations near KNSI

Closest repair, avionics, paint, and interior shops by airport location. These are the businesses you'll fly the airplane to — not just the certificate-holders nearby. Click any shop for details and contact info.

Shop Distance
Fourth Front Aviation, Inc.
Santa Monica, CA
 69 nm
Santa Monica Propeller Service, Inc
Santa Monica, CA
 69 nm
West Coast Aircraft Maintenance, LLC
Long Beach, CA
 74 nm
Coastal Aircraft Maintenance, Inc.
Santa Barbara, CA
 74 nm
A Plus Avionics Corp / AvionTEq
Van Nuys, CA
 75 nm
ACI Jet AOG
Van Nuys, CA
 76 nm
Van Nuys Clean Aircraft
Van Nuys, CA
 76 nm
West Coast Aircraft Maintenance
Santa Ana, CA
 84 nm
American Aircraft Maintenance, Inc.
Santa Ana, CA
 84 nm
Leading Edge Avionics, Inc
Santa Ana, CA
 84 nm

Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.