Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5CA8
- Coordinates
- 38.2565, -120.9318
- Elevation
- 480 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
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1978/09
- Distance from city
- 5 S
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 | 05:41 AM | 12:41Z |
| Sunset | 08:30 PM | 03:30Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:02 PM | 04:02Z |
Plan a flight from 5CA8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 07
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 07 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 07/25
1,481 ft × 40 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 1,300 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 700 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 1,481 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIN · Linden | VORTAC | 114.80 | r000° / 11.4 NM |
| ECA · Manteca | VORTAC | 116.00 | r007° / 27.8 NM |
| HNW · Hangtown | VOR-DME | 115.50 | r180° / 29.4 NM |
| SAC · Sacramento | VORTAC | 115.20 | r094° / 31.3 NM |
| MCC · Mc Clellan | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r121° / 33.2 NM |
| MOD · Modesto | VOR-DME | 114.60 | r345° / 37.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5CA8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR; PRIVATE USE.
- RUNWAY SLOPES CONSIDERABLY DOWNHILL TO WEST.
- FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-0516.
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 5CA8 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 5CA8
Howard Private Airport (5CA8) is an airport in Ione, CA, at 480 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,481 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5CA8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5CA8 have a control tower?
No. Howard Private Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5CA8?
Howard Private Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,481 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5CA8?
Howard Private Airport is in Ione, CA, at an elevation of 480 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.2565, -120.9318.
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