Watsonville Municipal Airport
Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)
About 12h 58m 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 Watsonville Municipal Airport
Watsonville Municipal Airport is three miles (5 km) northwest of Watsonville, in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. The airport covers 330 acres (134 ha) and has two runways. The largest aircraft to ever land at Watsonville were 05-5141 and 05–5143, C-17 Globemaster IIIs from March ARB, California.
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Live weather
KWVINOTAMs
KWVIReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 / 20 | 4,502 ft / 1,372 m | 149 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 09 / 27 | 3,998 ft / 1,219 m | 98 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (3)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | NORCAL APP/DEP | 127.150 MHz |
| ASOS | ASOS | 132.175 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.800 MHz |
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (3)
Departure procedures (SIDs) (1)
Obstacle departure procedures (1)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Showing 8 of 8 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Watsonville Municipal Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Watsonville Municipal Airport?
The ICAO code for Watsonville Municipal Airport is KWVI, and its IATA code is WVI.
Where is Watsonville Municipal Airport located?
Watsonville Municipal Airport is small airport located in Watsonville, United States, at an elevation of 163 ft (50 m).
How many runways does Watsonville Municipal Airport have?
Watsonville Municipal Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,502 ft / 1,372 m.
What time zone is Watsonville Municipal Airport in?
Watsonville Municipal Airport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Watsonville Municipal Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Watsonville Municipal Airport is approximately 12.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Watsonville Municipal Airport?
The nearest airport to Watsonville Municipal Airport is Monterey Bay Academy Airport (CA66), about 3.1 nm to the sw, followed by San Martin Airport and Marina Municipal Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Watsonville Municipal Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.