Lofty Redwoods Airport Private
53CL · Anchor Bay, CA · 1,317 ft elevation · var 17E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 53CL
- Coordinates
- 38.8596, -123.5910
- Elevation
- 1,317 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 17E
- Sectional chart
- SAN FRANCISCO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- OAKLAND (ZOA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- OAKLAND
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1968/07
- Distance from city
- 3 N
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 | 05:49 AM | 12:49Z |
| Sunset | 08:43 PM | 03:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:15 PM | 04:15Z |
Plan a flight from 53CL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
3,200 ft × 60 ft · GRVL-TRTD- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENI · Mendocino | VORTAC | 112.30 | r216° / 18.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 53CL. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 5 DEG DOGLEG AT MIDPOINT ON RWY 13/31.
- HIGH TREES AT W SIDE OF RWY.
- FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
- SEAL COATED.
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 53CL 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 53CL
Lofty Redwoods Airport (53CL) is an airport in Anchor Bay, CA, at 1,317 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 53CL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 53CL have a control tower?
No. Lofty Redwoods Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 53CL?
Lofty Redwoods Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 53CL?
Lofty Redwoods Airport is in Anchor Bay, CA, at an elevation of 1,317 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.8596, -123.5910.
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