Flying N Ranch Airport Private
CA04 · Cottonwood, CA · 530 ft elevation · var 17E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- CA04
- Coordinates
- 40.3463, -122.3390
- Elevation
- 530 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 17E
- Sectional chart
- KLAMATH FALLS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- OAKLAND (ZOA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RANCHO MURIETA
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1974/01
- Distance from city
- 3 SW
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 | 05:06 AM | 12:06Z |
| Sunrise | 05:39 AM | 12:39Z |
| Sunset | 08:43 PM | 03:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:16 PM | 04:16Z |
Plan a flight from CA04
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 16 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
2,600 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDD · Redding | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r175° / 9.7 NM |
| RBL · Red Bluff | VORTAC | 115.70 | r324° / 15.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CA04. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- RESTRICTED FIELD.NOT RECOMMENDED FOR STUDENT USE.
- FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
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 CA04 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 CA04
Flying N Ranch Airport (CA04) is an airport in Cottonwood, CA, at 530 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CA04, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does CA04 have a control tower?
No. Flying N 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 CA04?
Flying N Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is CA04?
Flying N Ranch Airport is in Cottonwood, CA, at an elevation of 530 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.3463, -122.3390.
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