Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (KIZA)
Airport Information
Santa Ynez/kunkle Field Pilot Reviews:
Timothy
December 8, 2025The cars are no longer donation based. You are required to pay $20 per hour ($100 a day). Payment must be made before the front desk issues the keys.
Jennifer
October 9, 2025Airport staff were very friendly- A nice little airport.
FBOs & Fuel
Fuel:
| 100LL | 100LL | Jet A W/ Prist | Jet A |
|---|---|---|---|
$5.36 Self Service | $6.11 Full Service | $6.74 Full Service | $5.99 Self Service |
Fees:
Santa Ynez Valley Airport FBO Pilot Reviews:
Taylor
March 20, 2024Visited with two other aircraft. There was ample transient parking available. The personnel there were quite helpful providing directions to town for dining. It is a brief walk, ho...
Williams
July 8, 2023The staff at the office were very friendly. Cold beverages are available with a small honor system donation. Two crew cars are available upon donation to the non-profit organizatio...
Remarks
APT Lighting Schedule: Mirl runway 08/26 preset low intensity; to incr intensity & actvt reil runway 08 & 26; taxiway lights - CTAF. papi runway 08 & 26 opr consly.
For cd contact los angeles artcc at 661-575-2079.
Fuel Types Available: Fuel available 24 hours using automated system.
Glider opns on dirt approach zone runway 26; gliders operg right traffic runway 26.
Helicopters approach from north & south on east end of airport
Noise Abatement: NO STRAIGHT-OUT DEPARTURES when VFR conditions prevail for noise abatement.
Note: Fixed Wing Approaching from East: RWY 26: Enter upwind over ramp area north of runway at 2,200 MSL, then descend to 1,700 MSL turning crosswind by large hotel/resort (Turbine 2,200 MSL). RWY 8: Enter from the south on 45° for right traffic at 1,700 MSL (Turbine 2,200 MSL)
Note: Fixed Wing Approaching from North: RWY 26: Enter left crosswind by large hotel/resort complex at 1,700 MSL (Turbine 2,200 MSL). RWY 8: Enter right crosswind over glider landing area at 1,700 MSL. (Turbine 2,200 MSL)
Note: Fixed Wing Approaching from West or South RWY 26: Enter pattern from southwest on 45° for left traffic. Refugio Bridge is 2-1/2 miles southwest of airport and is useful for the 45° entry. RWY 8: Enter from the south on 45° for right traffic. CHECKPOINTS Refugio Bridge - 2.5 NM Southwest of runway Bradbury Dam - 5 NM East of airport. Approaching aircraft are asked to report 10 NM from airport.
Note: Glider and Ultralight Traffic: Gliders operate from the dirt area 1,000 east of the paved portion of runway 26. They operate in a right pattern 1,700 MSL. GLIDERS HAVE RIGHT-OF-WAY OVER ALL POWERED TRAFFIC. Ultralights operate from a 900 dirt strip south of the glider area. They have a smaller left-hand pattern at 500AGL (1,200 MSL).
Recent Arrivals
Recent Departures
Radio Frequencies
Airport Information
Santa Ynez/kunkle Field Pilot Reviews:
Timothy
December 8, 2025The cars are no longer donation based. You are required to pay $20 per hour ($100 a day). Payment must be made before the front desk issues the keys.
Jennifer
October 9, 2025Airport staff were very friendly- A nice little airport.
FBOs & Fuel
Fuel:
| 100LL | 100LL | Jet A W/ Prist | Jet A |
|---|---|---|---|
$5.36 Self Service | $6.11 Full Service | $6.74 Full Service | $5.99 Self Service |
Fees:
Santa Ynez Valley Airport FBO Pilot Reviews:
Taylor
March 20, 2024Visited with two other aircraft. There was ample transient parking available. The personnel there were quite helpful providing directions to town for dining. It is a brief walk, ho...
Williams
July 8, 2023The staff at the office were very friendly. Cold beverages are available with a small honor system donation. Two crew cars are available upon donation to the non-profit organizatio...
Runway Information
Recent Arrivals
Recent Departures
Radio Frequencies
Remarks
APT Lighting Schedule: Mirl runway 08/26 preset low intensity; to incr intensity & actvt reil runway 08 & 26; taxiway lights - CTAF. papi runway 08 & 26 opr consly.
For cd contact los angeles artcc at 661-575-2079.
Fuel Types Available: Fuel available 24 hours using automated system.
Glider opns on dirt approach zone runway 26; gliders operg right traffic runway 26.
Helicopters approach from north & south on east end of airport
Noise Abatement: NO STRAIGHT-OUT DEPARTURES when VFR conditions prevail for noise abatement.
Note: Fixed Wing Approaching from East: RWY 26: Enter upwind over ramp area north of runway at 2,200 MSL, then descend to 1,700 MSL turning crosswind by large hotel/resort (Turbine 2,200 MSL). RWY 8: Enter from the south on 45° for right traffic at 1,700 MSL (Turbine 2,200 MSL)
Note: Fixed Wing Approaching from North: RWY 26: Enter left crosswind by large hotel/resort complex at 1,700 MSL (Turbine 2,200 MSL). RWY 8: Enter right crosswind over glider landing area at 1,700 MSL. (Turbine 2,200 MSL)
Note: Fixed Wing Approaching from West or South RWY 26: Enter pattern from southwest on 45° for left traffic. Refugio Bridge is 2-1/2 miles southwest of airport and is useful for the 45° entry. RWY 8: Enter from the south on 45° for right traffic. CHECKPOINTS Refugio Bridge - 2.5 NM Southwest of runway Bradbury Dam - 5 NM East of airport. Approaching aircraft are asked to report 10 NM from airport.
Note: Glider and Ultralight Traffic: Gliders operate from the dirt area 1,000 east of the paved portion of runway 26. They operate in a right pattern 1,700 MSL. GLIDERS HAVE RIGHT-OF-WAY OVER ALL POWERED TRAFFIC. Ultralights operate from a 900 dirt strip south of the glider area. They have a smaller left-hand pattern at 500AGL (1,200 MSL).

