Watsonville Municipal (KWVI)
Airport Information
Watsonville Municipal Pilot Reviews:
Brandon K.
January 1, 2026A new restaurant is supposed to be opening soon. For now, there’s still food and a coffee spot right across the street at the Watsonville Hangar.
Dk S.
November 2, 2025Ella's at the airport (eatery ) appears to be permanently shut down :( - too bad
Layton H.
August 3, 2025There are several eateries within a two minute walk from the terminal
FBOs & Fuel
Nearby Airports
| ID | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| E16 | San Martin | 15nm NE |
| KOAR | Marina Municipal | 17.4nm S |
| 1C9 | Frazier Lake Airpark | 18.2nm E |
| KCVH | Hollister Municipal | 21.1nm E |
| KSNS | Salinas Municipal | 21.2nm SE |
| KMRY | Monterey Regional | 24.1nm S |
| KRHV | Reid-Hillview OF Santa Clara County | 27.7nm N |
| KSJC | Norman Y Mineta San Jose International | 30.2nm N |
| KPAO | Palo Alto | 40.6nm NW |
| KSQL | San Carlos | 47.3nm NW |
Remarks
130 ft trees 700 ft right of runway 9 thld, 85 ft trees 600 ft left of runway 9 thld.
Airport has noise abatement procs; see airport website.
All deps prohibited on runway 27 due to runway vis blocked by hngrs.
APT Lighting Schedule: Actvt papi runway 02, 09 & 20; reil runway 02; mirl runway 02/20 - CTAF.
Coastal fog during summer months.
For cd contact norcal approach at 916-361-3748 or via vhf 127.15.
Glider towing rqrs prior notification, contact airport ofc 831-768-3575.
Helicopter actvty on and in vicinity of airport.
Manager's Name: Rayvon.williams@cityofwatsonville.org
Noise Abatement: Climb to TPA 1200 feet MSL before turning when departing RWY 27
Scheduled Arrivals
No scheduled arrivals in the next 24 hours
Recent Departures
| Ident | Type | To | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| N416PS | CRUZ | - | 7:05 PM |
| N861CG | C25A | KMHR | 6:57 PM |
| N213AN | C172 | - | 6:52 PM |
| N828LP | C172 | - | 6:32 PM |
| N921AC | RV10 | - | 6:20 PM |
| N52987 | C77R | - | 5:41 PM |
Scheduled Departures
No scheduled departures in the next 24 hours
Radio Frequencies
Airport Information
Watsonville Municipal Pilot Reviews:
Brandon K.
January 1, 2026A new restaurant is supposed to be opening soon. For now, there’s still food and a coffee spot right across the street at the Watsonville Hangar.
Dk S.
November 2, 2025Ella's at the airport (eatery ) appears to be permanently shut down :( - too bad
Layton H.
August 3, 2025There are several eateries within a two minute walk from the terminal
FBOs & Fuel
Runway Information
Scheduled Arrivals
No scheduled arrivals in the next 24 hours
Recent Departures
| Ident | Type | To | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| N416PS | CRUZ | - | 7:05 PM |
| N861CG | C25A | KMHR | 6:57 PM |
| N213AN | C172 | - | 6:52 PM |
| N828LP | C172 | - | 6:32 PM |
| N921AC | RV10 | - | 6:20 PM |
| N52987 | C77R | - | 5:41 PM |
Scheduled Departures
No scheduled departures in the next 24 hours
Radio Frequencies
Nearby Airports
| ID | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| E16 | San Martin | 15nm NE |
| KOAR | Marina Municipal | 17.4nm S |
| 1C9 | Frazier Lake Airpark | 18.2nm E |
| KCVH | Hollister Municipal | 21.1nm E |
| KSNS | Salinas Municipal | 21.2nm SE |
| KMRY | Monterey Regional | 24.1nm S |
| KRHV | Reid-Hillview OF Santa Clara County | 27.7nm N |
| KSJC | Norman Y Mineta San Jose International | 30.2nm N |
| KPAO | Palo Alto | 40.6nm NW |
| KSQL | San Carlos | 47.3nm NW |
Remarks
130 ft trees 700 ft right of runway 9 thld, 85 ft trees 600 ft left of runway 9 thld.
Airport has noise abatement procs; see airport website.
All deps prohibited on runway 27 due to runway vis blocked by hngrs.
APT Lighting Schedule: Actvt papi runway 02, 09 & 20; reil runway 02; mirl runway 02/20 - CTAF.
Coastal fog during summer months.
For cd contact norcal approach at 916-361-3748 or via vhf 127.15.
Glider towing rqrs prior notification, contact airport ofc 831-768-3575.
Helicopter actvty on and in vicinity of airport.
Manager's Name: Rayvon.williams@cityofwatsonville.org
Noise Abatement: Climb to TPA 1200 feet MSL before turning when departing RWY 27