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CL56AIRPORT

RANCHAERO

CHICO, California

173 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

Quick Facts

FAA

CL56

Elevation

173 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

100LL

Coordinates

39.720, -121.870

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

173 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

100LL

Traffic Pattern

800 ft MSL

ARTCC

OAKLAND

Coordinates

39.7195, -121.8705

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

0900-1700

Current Weather

— — —Updated

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at CL56. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Orland Airport facing East
Live

Orland Airport

East · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

16 NM away

Weather camera at Concow Mtn facing North
Live

Concow Mtn

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

20 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDEndsLengthWidthSurfaceLightsWeight BearingPCN
14/3214 / 322,156 ft30 ftASPH---

Airport Remarks

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
  • ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
  • ARPT SURROUNDED BY +20 FT ORCHARD TREES.
  • ULTRALIGHTS PROHIBITED.
  • AGRICULTURE ACFT OPERNS PROHIBITED.
  • TGL PROHIBITED.
  • RY 14 HAS +80 FT TREES 1200 FT FM THLD 80 FT R.
  • ARPT CLSD TO NIGHT OPNS.
  • STUDENT PILOT SOLO FLIGHTS PROHIBITED.
  • FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
  • TRAFFIC PATTERN INDICATORS ONLY.
  • ADDNL CTC - JESSE GRIGG - 530-521-6242
  • GROSS WEIGHT STRENGTH ESTIMATED PRVDD BY AMGR 12000 LBS.
  • RWY 14 +15 FT ROAD 100 FT FM; +35 FT TREES 135 FT FM; +10 FT TREES 160 FT FM RY END.
  • RWY 32 ORCHARD WITH +20 FT TREES LEFT & RIGHT 34 FT FM RY END.
  • RWY 14 APCH RATIO 13:1 TO DSPLCD THLD OVER +40 FT TREES 535 FT FM DSPLCD THLD 120 FT L.
  • RWY 32 APPROACH RATIO 21:1 TO DISPLACED THRESHOLD OVER +20 FT TREES, 230 FT FROM EOR, BOTH SIDES OF CENTERLINE
  • SMALL CRACKS IN PAVEMENT SFC.

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CL56 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

RANCHAERO (CL56) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in CHICO, California, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 173 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 39.7195°N, 121.8705°W.

Runways

RANCHAERO has 1 runway. The longest runway (14/32) measures 2,156 feet by 30 feet with a asph surface.

Communications & Operations

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

Services & Fuel

RANCHAERO offers 100LL fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near RANCHAERO, 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 CL56?

CL56 is the ICAO identifier for RANCHAERO, a public-use airport located in CHICO, California, United States.

How many runways does RANCHAERO have?

RANCHAERO (CL56) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of CL56?

The field elevation of RANCHAERO is 173 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at CL56?

Yes, RANCHAERO offers 100LL fuel.

What is the longest runway at CL56?

The longest runway at RANCHAERO is 2,156 feet long.

How do I access complete data for CL56?

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Where is RANCHAERO located?

RANCHAERO (CL56) is located in CHICO, California, United States, at an elevation of 173 ft MSL.

Does CL56 have weather cameras?

CL56 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 Jun 4, 02:03 PM UTC