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53CNAIRPORT

THAYER AVIATION

GRIMES, California

54 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

Quick Facts

ICAO

53CN

FAA

53CN

Elevation

54 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

39.075, -121.918

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

54 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Traffic Pattern

Not published

ARTCC

OAKLAND

Coordinates

39.0749, -121.9177

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

0800-1700 (MON-SAT)

Current Weather

— — —Updated

Advisory only — not an official or legal weather briefing. The pilot in command is the final authority (14 CFR 91.3).

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 53CN. Showing nearest cameras.

Situational awareness only — not for regulatory minimums

FAA aviation weather camera images are for situational awareness. They may NOT be used to comply with regulatory requirements — for example, to determine weather minimums for IFR flight. Images are generally updated about every 10 minutes and actual site conditions may differ from the displayed image. FAA Order JO 7110.10, §8-3-3

Weather camera at Sutter Buttes facing North

Sutter Buttes

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

10 NM away

Weather camera at Williams Glider Port facing North

Williams Glider Port

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

14 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA FAA Weather Cameras

Runways

IDEndsLengthWidthSurfaceLightsWeight BearingPCN
NW/SENW / SE1,800 ft60 ftASPH---

Airport Remarks

  • ESTABD PRIOR TO 15 MAY 1959.
  • HNGR NE CORNER & PWR LINE E SIDE OF RWY.
  • FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-6874.

Nearby airports & facilities

53CN Operational Overview

Location & Facility

THAYER AVIATION (53CN) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in GRIMES, California, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 54 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 39.0749°N, 121.9177°W.

Runways

THAYER AVIATION has 1 runway. The longest runway (NW/SE) measures 1,800 feet by 60 feet with a asph surface.

Communications & Operations

THAYER AVIATION is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near THAYER AVIATION, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 53CN?

53CN is the FAA location identifier for THAYER AVIATION, a private-use airport — permission from the owner is required before landing, located in GRIMES, California, United States.

How many runways does THAYER AVIATION have?

THAYER AVIATION (53CN) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 53CN?

The field elevation of THAYER AVIATION is 54 feet above mean sea level (MSL). The FAA publishes this figure as ESTIMATED, not surveyed — use the current Chart Supplement for a survey-grade elevation.

Is fuel available at 53CN?

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

What is the longest runway at 53CN?

The longest runway at THAYER AVIATION is 1,800 feet long.

How do I access complete data for 53CN?

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Where is THAYER AVIATION located?

THAYER AVIATION (53CN) is located in GRIMES, California, United States, at an elevation of 54 ft MSL.

Does 53CN have weather cameras?

53CN 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 NASR (National Airspace System Resource) 28-Day Subscription· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Jul 26, 12:10 AM UTC