Airport information
- FAA LID
- CA06
- Coordinates
- 41.4214, -120.5687
- Elevation
- 4,400 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 16E
- Sectional chart
- KLAMATH FALLS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SEATTLE (ZSE)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RANCHO MURIETA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2000/12
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 04:55 AM | 11:55Z |
| Sunrise | 05:29 AM | 12:29Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 03:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:13 PM | 04:13Z |
Plan a flight from CA06
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 5,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
2,200 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,200 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for CA06.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CA06. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED VFR OPNS, PRIVATE USE, AND SPONSOR ENSURES OBSTRUCTION-FREE INGRESS AND EGRESS ROUTES.
- 25 FT TREES 1/2 MILE WEST OF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
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 CA06 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 CA06
Bates Field (CA06) is an airport in Alturas, CA, at 4,400 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CA06, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does CA06 have a control tower?
No. Bates Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at CA06?
Bates Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is CA06?
Bates Field is in Alturas, CA, at an elevation of 4,400 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.4214, -120.5687.
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