Willows Glenn County Airport

WLW · KWLW · Willows, CA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
141 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,125 ft 16/34
Runways
2
Mag var
14E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 08:49 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:40 AM12:40Z
Sunrise06:10 AM13:10Z
Sunset08:19 PM03:19Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:49 PM03:49Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:49 PM → 05:40 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:19 PM → 05:10 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 221°downwind 311°base 041°final 131°45° entry13163134

RWY 13RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
131° mag · 145° true
Dimensions
3,788 × 60 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.8

Enter the right downwind (heading 311°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
138 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Trees, 50 ft, 1,910 ft from threshold, 100 ft R of centerline — 34:1 slope to clear
TDZ elevation
138 ft

Condition: Fair. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12k.

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

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
132.2 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
350.3RED BLUFF RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

ILA 114.40 · RBL 115.70 · MYV 110.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ILA · Williams VORTAC 114.40 · 91X Low r324° / 28.2 NM
RBL · Red Bluff VORTAC 115.70 · 104X High r161° / 35 NM
MYV · Marysville VOR/DME 110.80 · 45X Low r294° / 39.1 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KWLW / WLW
Coordinates
39.5164, -122.2180
Elevation
141 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
14E
Sectional chart
SAN FRANCISCO
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
OAKLAND (ZOA)
Flight service (FSS)
RANCHO MURIETA · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
RIU
Attendance
ALL 0730-1530
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
1 W

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RY 16/34 & VASI RY 34 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 34: VASI.

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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
COUNTY OF GLENN
525 W SYCAMORE ST., STE B1, WILLOWS, CA
530-934-6400
Manager
TALIA RICHARDSON
777 NORTH COLUSA STREET, WILLOWS, CA
530-934-6530
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 16/34 & VASI RY 34 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • 24HR CARD LOCK

Contact

  • PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR.
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About KWLW

Willows Glenn County Airport (WLW · KWLW) is an airport in Willows, CA, at 141 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,125 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KWLW, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KWLW have a control tower?

No. Willows Glenn County Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KWLW?

Willows Glenn County Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 4,125 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KWLW?

Willows Glenn County Airport is in Willows, CA, at an elevation of 141 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.5164, -122.2180.

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