Airport information
- FAA LID
- CA03
- Coordinates
- 37.3617, -120.2845
- Elevation
- 280 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 15E
- 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
- 1975/05
- Distance from city
- 4 NE
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 | 05:41 AM | 12:41Z |
| Sunset | 08:25 PM | 03:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:56 PM | 03:56Z |
Plan a flight from CA03
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
3,000 ft × 30 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYP · El Nido | VOR-DME | 114.20 | r018° / 10.2 NM |
| MOD · Modesto | VOR-DME | 114.60 | r099° / 35.8 NM |
| CZQ · Clovis | VORTAC | 112.90 | r307° / 36.4 NM |
| FRA · Friant | VORTAC | 115.60 | r278° / 36.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CA03. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR LNDG INFO CTC MGR - PPR FOR LNDG.
- FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-0516.
- RWY 02/20 BARBED WIRE FENCE AT BOTH RWY ENDS.
- AIMING POINT MKRS ARE 700 FT FROM RWY ENDS.
- PLINES
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 CA03 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 CA03
Flying M Airport (CA03) is an airport in Planada, CA, at 280 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CA03, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does CA03 have a control tower?
No. Flying M Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at CA03?
Flying M Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is CA03?
Flying M Airport is in Planada, CA, at an elevation of 280 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.3617, -120.2845.
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