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Small airport

Shelter Cove Airport

ICAO K0Q5Local 0Q5🇺🇸 Shelter Cove
Coordinates
40.0282°N, 124.0743°W
Elevation
73 ft (22 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
13.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:30
Sunrise
06:01
Sunset
20:45
Civil dusk
21:16

About 14h 43m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Shelter Cove Airport

Shelter Cove Airport

Shelter Cove Airport is a public airport located in Shelter Cove, serving Humboldt County, California, USA. This general aviation airport covers 50 acres and has one runway.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 30▸ displaced3,400 ft / 1,036 m75 ftAsph-fUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Shelter Cove Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shelter Cove Airport located?

Shelter Cove Airport is small airport located in Shelter Cove, United States, at an elevation of 73 ft (22 m).

How many runways does Shelter Cove Airport have?

Shelter Cove Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,400 ft / 1,036 m.

What time zone is Shelter Cove Airport in?

Shelter Cove Airport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Shelter Cove Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Shelter Cove Airport is approximately 13.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Shelter Cove Airport?

The nearest airport to Shelter Cove Airport is Miller Flat Airport (US-4021), about 7.3 nm to the nw, followed by Big Flat Airport and Garberville Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Shelter Cove Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.