Airport information
- FAA LID
- 53CN
- Coordinates
- 39.0749, -121.9180
- Elevation
- 54 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 16E
- Sectional chart
- SAN FRANCISCO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- OAKLAND (ZOA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RANCHO MURIETA
- Attendance
- MON-SAT 0800-1700
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1948/04
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
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 | 08:37 PM | 03:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 04:09Z |
Plan a flight from 53CN
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy NW
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy NW at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway NW/SE
1,800 ft × 60 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| NW/SE | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILA · Williams | VORTAC | 114.40 | r069° / 5.1 NM |
| MYV · Marysville | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r249° / 16.1 NM |
| MXW · Maxwell | VORTAC | 110.00 | r118° / 20.3 NM |
| BAB · Beale | TACAN | 108.60 | r245° / 22.5 NM |
| MCC · Mc Clellan | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r299° / 34.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 53CN. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ESTABD PRIOR TO 15 MAY 1959.
- HNGR NE CORNER & PWR LINE E SIDE OF RWY.
- 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 53CN 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 53CN
Thayer Aviation Airport (53CN) is an airport in Grimes, CA, at 54 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 53CN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 53CN have a control tower?
No. Thayer Aviation Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 53CN?
Thayer Aviation Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 53CN?
Thayer Aviation Airport is in Grimes, CA, at an elevation of 54 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.0749, -121.9180.
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