Airport information
- FAA LID
- 54CN
- Coordinates
- 38.7541, -120.8990
- Elevation
- 1,595 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 16E
- 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
- 1955/08
- Distance from city
- 5 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 | 05:07 AM | 12:07Z |
| Sunrise | 05:39 AM | 12:39Z |
| Sunset | 08:32 PM | 03:32Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 04:04Z |
Plan a flight from 54CN
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 09 at 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,800 ft × 60 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 50 ft, 100 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HNW · Hangtown | VOR-DME | 115.50 | r267° / 7.2 NM |
| MCC · Mc Clellan | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r060° / 24.2 NM |
| BAB · Beale | TACAN | 108.60 | r116° / 34.1 NM |
| SAC · Sacramento | VORTAC | 115.20 | r041° / 35.9 NM |
| MYV · Marysville | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r107° / 37.7 NM |
| SWR · Squaw Valley | VOR-DME | 113.20 | r213° / 38.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 54CN. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ESTABD PRIOR TO 15 MAY 1959.
- ADDNL CTC TIM AKIN - 530-621-2585
- 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 54CN 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 54CN
Akin Airport (54CN) is an airport in Placerville, CA, at 1,595 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 54CN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 54CN have a control tower?
No. Akin Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 54CN?
Akin Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 54CN?
Akin Airport is in Placerville, CA, at an elevation of 1,595 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.7541, -120.8990.
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