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KO79AIRPORT

Sierraville Dearwater Airport

Sierraville, California

VFRUpdated 2h ago4,984 ft MSL

1

Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

KO79

FAA

O79

Elevation

4,984 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

39.581, -120.354

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

4,984 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Traffic Pattern

800 ft MSL

ARTCC

OAKLAND

Coordinates

39.5810, -120.3540

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KTRK 131650Z 25013KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3013

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

250° at 13 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

18°C

Dewpoint

-7°C

Altimeter

1020.40 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KTRK (20 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 16:50Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at KO79. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at North Portola facing South
Live

North Portola

South · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

16 NM away

Weather camera at Truckee Airport facing NorthWest
Live

Truckee Airport

NorthWest · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

20 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
03/213,093 ft50 ftASP-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF122.9CTAF

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for KO79.

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KO79 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

Sierraville Dearwater Airport (KO79) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in Sierraville, California, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 4,984 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 39.5810°N, 120.3540°W.

Runways

Sierraville Dearwater Airport has 1 runway. The longest runway (03/21) measures 3,093 feet by 50 feet with a asp surface.

Communications & Operations

Sierraville Dearwater Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near Sierraville Dearwater Airport, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at Sierraville Dearwater Airport is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KO79?

KO79 is the ICAO identifier for Sierraville Dearwater Airport, a public-use airport located in Sierraville, California, United States.

How many runways does Sierraville Dearwater Airport have?

Sierraville Dearwater Airport (KO79) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KO79?

The field elevation of Sierraville Dearwater Airport is 4,984 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at KO79?

No fuel types are currently listed for Sierraville Dearwater Airport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at KO79?

The current flight category at Sierraville Dearwater Airport is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at KO79?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for Sierraville Dearwater Airport.

How do I access complete data for KO79?

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Where is Sierraville Dearwater Airport located?

Sierraville Dearwater Airport (KO79) is located in Sierraville, California, United States, at an elevation of 4,984 ft MSL.

Does KO79 have weather cameras?

KO79 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 5, 11:48 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 04:50 PM UTC