Van Vleck Airport Private
57CN · Rancho Murieta, CA · 175 ft elevation · var 16E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 57CN
- Coordinates
- 38.4691, -121.0750
- Elevation
- 175 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
- Distance from city
- 1 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 | 05:09 AM | 12:09Z |
| Sunrise | 05:40 AM | 12:40Z |
| Sunset | 08:32 PM | 03:32Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:03 PM | 04:03Z |
Plan a flight from 57CN
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
2,100 ft × 30 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2,100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCC · Mc Clellan | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r111° / 19.5 NM |
| HNW · Hangtown | VOR-DME | 115.50 | r208° / 21.7 NM |
| SAC · Sacramento | VORTAC | 115.20 | r069° / 22.5 NM |
| LIN · Linden | VORTAC | 114.80 | r335° / 23.9 NM |
| TZZ · Travis | VOR | 116.40 | r061° / 35.4 NM |
| ECA · Manteca | VORTAC | 116.00 | r350° / 38.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 57CN. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ESTABD PRIOR TO 15 MAY 1959.
- 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 57CN 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 57CN
Van Vleck Airport (57CN) is an airport in Rancho Murieta, CA, at 175 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 57CN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 57CN have a control tower?
No. Van Vleck Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 57CN?
Van Vleck Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 57CN?
Van Vleck Airport is in Rancho Murieta, CA, at an elevation of 175 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.4691, -121.0750.
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