VFR · Visual Flight Rules
Catalina Airport
General Aviation Airport · Avalon, CA, United States
Conditions are good for visual flight at Catalina Airport. It's 93°F with 25% humidity. Winds from 060° at 4 kt. Skies are clear.
ICAOKAVXIATAAVXLOCALAVX
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-8--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation1,602ft488 m
Longest runway3,000ft914 m
Runways11 lighted
Coordinates33.4, -118.4233°24'17.6"N 118°24'57.6"W
ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service
Current weather
93°F33.9°C · Dew 52°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
060° @ 4 kt
- Visibility9 sm
- CeilingSky clear
- Humidity25%
- Altimeter29.95 inHg
- Pressure1014.3 hPa
- GustsNone
Runway winds
04★ Best
Headwind4 kt
Crosswind0 kt
22
Tailwind4 kt
Crosswind0 kt
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.
Quick answers
- What is the weather at Catalina Airport (KAVX) right now?
- Conditions are good for visual flight at Catalina Airport. It's 93°F with 25% humidity. Winds from 060° at 4 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 21:51 UTC)
- Is KAVX VFR or IFR right now?
- KAVX is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
- Which runway at KAVX has the best headwind right now?
- With the wind from 060° at 4 kt, runway 04 gives a 4 kt headwind and 0 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
- How many runways does Catalina Airport have?
- Catalina Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft (914 m). Field elevation is 1,602 ft.
- What time is sunrise and sunset at KAVX?
- On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 13:50 UTC and sunset at 01:34 UTC; civil twilight ends at 01:58 UTC.
- Are there delays at KAVX right now?
- The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KAVX.
Runways
04/22◐ lit
Radio frequencies
UNICOM122.70CTAF/UNICOM
Approach127.40SOCAL APP/DEP
WX ASOS120.675Weather ASOS
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.
Nearby navaids
Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point