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44CLAIRPORT

BALSDON

GRIMES, California

VFRUpdated 2h ago35 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

44CL

Elevation

35 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

39.048, -121.950

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

35 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

OAKLAND

Coordinates

39.0479, -121.9504

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

0700-1600 (MON-FRI)

Current Weather

METAR KSMF 132253Z 33005KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP160 T02780094

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

330° at 5 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

27.8°C

Dewpoint

9.4°C

Altimeter

1016.00 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KSMF (30 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 22:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 44CL. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Sutter Buttes facing NorthEast
Live

Sutter Buttes

NorthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

12 NM away

Weather camera at Williams Glider Port facing North
Live

Williams Glider Port

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

13 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
12/302,323 ft30 ftASPH-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 44CL.

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44CL Operational Overview

Location & Facility

BALSDON (44CL) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in GRIMES, California, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 35 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 39.0479°N, 121.9504°W.

Runways

BALSDON has 1 runway. The longest runway (12/30) measures 2,323 feet by 30 feet with a asph surface.

Communications & Operations

BALSDON is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near BALSDON, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at BALSDON is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 44CL?

44CL is the ICAO identifier for BALSDON, a public-use airport located in GRIMES, California, United States.

How many runways does BALSDON have?

BALSDON (44CL) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 44CL?

The field elevation of BALSDON is 35 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 44CL?

No fuel types are currently listed for BALSDON. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 44CL?

The current flight category at BALSDON is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 44CL?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for BALSDON.

How do I access complete data for 44CL?

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Where is BALSDON located?

BALSDON (44CL) is located in GRIMES, California, United States, at an elevation of 35 ft MSL.

Does 44CL have weather cameras?

44CL does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 14, 12:14 AM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 10:53 PM UTC