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CA71AIRPORT

HORSE SHOE A RANCH

DRYTOWN, California

VFRUpdated 2h ago750 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

CA71

Elevation

750 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

38.440, -120.887

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

750 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

OAKLAND

Coordinates

38.4400, -120.8869

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

DALGT

Current Weather

METAR KJAQ 131615Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 15/10 A3008 RMK AO1 T01480095

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

240° at 4 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

14.8°C

Dewpoint

9.5°C

Altimeter

1018.70 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KJAQ (7 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 16:15Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at CA71. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Buena Vista Amador facing North
Live

Buena Vista Amador

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

11 NM away

Weather camera at Mt Zion facing West
Live

Mt Zion

West · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

14 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
14/323,000 ft50 ftDIRT-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for CA71.

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CA71 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

HORSE SHOE A RANCH (CA71) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in DRYTOWN, California, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 750 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 38.4400°N, 120.8869°W.

Runways

HORSE SHOE A RANCH has 1 runway. The longest runway (14/32) measures 3,000 feet by 50 feet with a dirt surface.

Communications & Operations

HORSE SHOE A RANCH is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near HORSE SHOE A RANCH, 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 HORSE SHOE A RANCH 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 CA71?

CA71 is the ICAO identifier for HORSE SHOE A RANCH, a public-use airport located in DRYTOWN, California, United States.

How many runways does HORSE SHOE A RANCH have?

HORSE SHOE A RANCH (CA71) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of CA71?

The field elevation of HORSE SHOE A RANCH is 750 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at CA71?

No fuel types are currently listed for HORSE SHOE A RANCH. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at CA71?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at CA71?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for HORSE SHOE A RANCH.

How do I access complete data for CA71?

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Where is HORSE SHOE A RANCH located?

HORSE SHOE A RANCH (CA71) is located in DRYTOWN, California, United States, at an elevation of 750 ft MSL.

Does CA71 have weather cameras?

CA71 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 12, 03:27 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 04:15 PM UTC
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