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5Q2HELIPORT

USFS CHESTER

CHESTER, California

VFRUpdated 2h ago4,526 ft MSL

2

Runways

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

5Q2

Elevation

4,526 ft MSL

Runways

2

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

40.288, -121.243

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

4,526 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

OAKLAND

Coordinates

40.2885, -121.2433

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

0900-1800

Current Weather

METAR KO05 230350Z AUTO 28007G12KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A2993 RMK A01

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

280° at 7 kt G12

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

19°C

Dewpoint

6°C

Altimeter

1013.60 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KO05 (0 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-23 03:50Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 5Q2. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Dyer Mtn facing NorthEast
Live

Dyer Mtn

NorthEast · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

13 NM away

Weather camera at Concow Mtn facing North
Live

Concow Mtn

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

36 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H140 ft40 ftCONC-
H240 ft40 ftCONC-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 5Q2.

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5Q2 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

USFS CHESTER (5Q2) is a publicly owned heliport restricted to private use located in CHESTER, California, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 4,526 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 40.2885°N, 121.2433°W.

Helipads

USFS CHESTER has 2 helipads. The longest pad (H1) measures 40 feet by 40 feet with a conc surface. Other runways include H2 (40 ft, CONC).

Communications & Operations

USFS CHESTER is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near USFS CHESTER, 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 USFS CHESTER 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 5Q2?

5Q2 is the ICAO identifier for USFS CHESTER, a public-use airport located in CHESTER, California, United States.

How many runways does USFS CHESTER have?

USFS CHESTER (5Q2) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 5Q2?

The field elevation of USFS CHESTER is 4,526 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 5Q2?

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

What are the current weather conditions at 5Q2?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 5Q2?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for USFS CHESTER.

How do I access complete data for 5Q2?

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Where is USFS CHESTER located?

USFS CHESTER (5Q2) is located in CHESTER, California, United States, at an elevation of 4,526 ft MSL.

Does 5Q2 have weather cameras?

5Q2 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 20, 04:36 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 23, 03:50 AM UTC