Airport information
- FAA LID
- 51CL
- Coordinates
- 38.2305, -121.2220
- Elevation
- 80 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 16E
- Sectional chart
- SAN FRANCISCO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- OAKLAND (ZOA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RANCHO MURIETA
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1965/05
- Distance from city
- 4 SE
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 | 05:10 AM | 12:10Z |
| Sunrise | 05:42 AM | 12:42Z |
| Sunset | 08:32 PM | 03:32Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:03 PM | 04:03Z |
Plan a flight from 51CL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,400 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline Tree, 600 ft from threshold
Runway 18/36
1,600 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,400 ft | |
| 18/36 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIN · Linden | VORTAC | 114.80 | r295° / 13.9 NM |
| SAC · Sacramento | VORTAC | 115.20 | r112° / 20.1 NM |
| ECA · Manteca | VORTAC | 116.00 | r337° / 24 NM |
| MCC · Mc Clellan | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r145° / 27.6 NM |
| TZZ · Travis | VOR | 116.40 | r087° / 28.6 NM |
| SUU · Travis | TACAN | 116.60 | r074° / 34.1 NM |
| HNW · Hangtown | VOR-DME | 115.50 | r200° / 37.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 51CL. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FORM 2481 FILED.
- FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-6874.
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 51CL 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 51CL
Vetters Sky Ranch Airport (51CL) is an airport in Galt, CA, at 80 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, 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 51CL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 51CL have a control tower?
No. Vetters Sky 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 51CL?
Vetters Sky Ranch Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 51CL?
Vetters Sky Ranch Airport is in Galt, CA, at an elevation of 80 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.2305, -121.2220.
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