Airport information
- FAA LID
- 49CL
- Coordinates
- 36.9055, -120.1770
- Elevation
- 213 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 15E
- Sectional chart
- SAN FRANCISCO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- OAKLAND (ZOA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RANCHO MURIETA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1964/06
- Distance from city
- 7 SW
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 | 05:11 AM | 12:11Z |
| Sunrise | 05:42 AM | 12:42Z |
| Sunset | 08:23 PM | 03:23Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:54 PM | 03:54Z |
Plan a flight from 49CL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy NW
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy NW at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway NW/SE
3,000 ft × 50 ft · TRTD-DIRT- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 200 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| NW/SE | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CZQ · Clovis | VORTAC | 112.90 | r259° / 17.4 NM |
| HYP · El Nido | VOR-DME | 114.20 | r135° / 21.7 NM |
| FRA · Friant | VORTAC | 115.60 | r230° / 30.4 NM |
| PXN · Panoche | VORTAC | 112.60 | r052° / 31.1 NM |
| NLC · Lemoore | TACAN | 113.30 | r327° / 35.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 49CL. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 5NM SW MADERA MARPT.
- FOR CD CTC FRESNO APCH AT 559-487-5405.
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 49CL 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 49CL
El Peco Ranch Airport (49CL) is an airport in Madera, CA, at 213 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 49CL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 49CL have a control tower?
No. El Peco 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 49CL?
El Peco Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 49CL?
El Peco Ranch Airport is in Madera, CA, at an elevation of 213 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.9055, -120.1770.
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