Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field

IZA · KIZA · Santa Ynez, CA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
674 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,803 ft 08/26
Runway
1
Mag var
14E

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:28 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:20 AM13:20Z
Sunrise06:45 AM13:45Z
Sunset07:03 PM02:03Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:28 PM02:28Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:28 PM → 06:20 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:03 PM → 05:45 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 174°downwind 084°base 354°final 264°45° entry2608

RWY 26LEFT traffic

Heading
264° mag · 278° true
Dimensions
2,803 × 75 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 084°) on the 45° at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 26
Threshold elev
674 ft
Markings
basic
Threshold crossing height
22 ft
TDZ elevation
674 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
118.075

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Departure & arrival

“Santa Barbara”
App/Dep
124.15

Also

Flight service
119.05 LOW

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
269.5SAN LUIS OBISPO RCAG (LOW)
327.8APCH/P DEP/P

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

GVO 113.80 · RZS 114.90 · VBG 112.25 · +2
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
GVO · Gaviota VORTAC 113.80 · 85X Low r354° / 4.6 NM
RZS · San Marcus VORTAC 114.90 · 96X High r277° / 16.2 NM
VBG · Vandenberg TACAN 112.25 · 59Y r095° / 26.2 NM
GLJ · Guadalupe VOR 113.05 Low r117° / 30.2 NM
FLW · Fellows VOR/DME 117.50 · 122X Low r184° / 31 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KIZA / IZA
Coordinates
34.6068, -120.0756
Elevation
674 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
14E
Sectional chart
LOS ANGELES
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 118.075 · ☎ 805-686-5325
ARTCC
LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
Flight service (FSS)
HAWTHORNE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
IZA
Attendance
ALL 0700-1900
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1948/03
Distance from city
1 SE

Activity & hazards NASR

  • Parachute jumping — to 17,999 ft MSL · DAILY 1600-0400

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
MIRL RWY 08/26 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT REIL RWY 08 & 26; TWY LGTS - CTAF. PAPI RWY 08 & 26 OPR CONSLY. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 08: 2-light PAPI (left) · 26: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Charter, Glider, Instruction, Rental, Towing
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA
123 EAST ANAPAMU, P.O. BOX 91610, SANTA BARBARA, CA
805-568-3037
Manager
DAVE ROMERO
900 AIRPORT ROAD, P.O. BOX 1572, SANTA YNEZ, CA
805-688-8390
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • RWY 26 TKOF RCMD HDG 210 DEG AT ARPT PERIMETER IF SAFETY PMT FOR NOISE ABATEMENT.
  • GLIDER OPNS ON DIRT APCH ZONE RWY 26; GLIDERS OPERG RIGHT TFC RWY 26.
  • ULTRALIGHT OPNS SOUTH OF RWY 08/26.
  • HELICOPTERS APCH FROM NORTH & SOUTH ON EAST END OF ARPT
  • FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.

Lighting

  • MIRL RWY 08/26 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT REIL RWY 08 & 26; TWY LGTS - CTAF. PAPI RWY 08 & 26 OPR CONSLY.

Fuel

  • FUEL AVBL 24 HRS USING AUTOMATED SYSTEM.
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About KIZA

Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (IZA · KIZA) is an airport in Santa Ynez, CA, at 674 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,803 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KIZA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KIZA have a control tower?

No. Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KIZA?

Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,803 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KIZA?

Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field is in Santa Ynez, CA, at an elevation of 674 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.6068, -120.0756.

More about KIZA

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KIZA in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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