Eagle Ridge Ranch Airport Private
6CA6 · Railroad Flat, CA · 2,870 ft elevation · var 16E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6CA6
- Coordinates
- 38.3277, -120.4770
- Elevation
- 2,870 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
- 1990/08
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 05:07 AM | 12:07Z |
| Sunrise | 05:38 AM | 12:38Z |
| Sunset | 08:29 PM | 03:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:01 PM | 04:01Z |
Plan a flight from 6CA6
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 3,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
4,000 ft × 33 ft · ASPH-GRVL- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 180 ft, 3,000 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HNW · Hangtown | VOR-DME | 115.50 | r135° / 27 NM |
| LIN · Linden | VORTAC | 114.80 | r041° / 29.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6CA6. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR; PRIVATE USE, RWY 26 THR IS DSPLCD TO PROVIDE 20:1 APCH SLOPE.
- FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-6874.
- RWY 08/26 1500 FT ASPH, REMAINDER GRVL.
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 6CA6 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 6CA6
Eagle Ridge Ranch Airport (6CA6) is an airport in Railroad Flat, CA, at 2,870 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6CA6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6CA6 have a control tower?
No. Eagle Ridge Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6CA6?
Eagle Ridge Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6CA6?
Eagle Ridge Ranch Airport is in Railroad Flat, CA, at an elevation of 2,870 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.3277, -120.4770.
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