Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3CA9
- Coordinates
- 36.3633, -121.3100
- Elevation
- 276 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 15E
- Sectional chart
- SAN FRANCISCO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- OAKLAND (ZOA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- OAKLAND
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1977/12
- Distance from city
- 4 S
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:17 AM | 12:17Z |
| Sunrise | 05:48 AM | 12:48Z |
| Sunset | 08:26 PM | 03:26Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:57 PM | 03:57Z |
Plan a flight from 3CA9
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
2,400 ft × 60 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSR · Big Sur | VORTAC | 114.00 | r040° / 19.4 NM |
| SNS · Salinas | VORTAC | 117.30 | r125° / 22.9 NM |
| PXN · Panoche | VORTAC | 112.60 | r215° / 33.2 NM |
| ROM · Priest | VOR | 110.00 | r277° / 34 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3CA9. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PVT USE; VFR WX CONDS ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-3748.
- 831-624-4668 831-915-9779 CELL
- RWY 13-31 MKD WITH LETTER R, BUT IS SVCBL IN AN EMERG.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 3CA9 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 3CA9
Clark Ranch Airport (3CA9) is an airport in Soledad, CA, at 276 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3CA9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3CA9 have a control tower?
No. Clark Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3CA9?
Clark Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3CA9?
Clark Ranch Airport is in Soledad, CA, at an elevation of 276 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.3633, -121.3100.
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