Airport information
- FAA LID
- CN44
- Coordinates
- 37.6202, -121.1653
- Elevation
- 40 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
- 2002/11
- Distance from city
- 10 W
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 | 05:12 AM | 12:12Z |
| Sunrise | 05:43 AM | 12:43Z |
| Sunset | 08:29 PM | 03:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:01 PM | 04:01Z |
Plan a flight from CN44
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
1,800 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOD · Modesto | VOR-DME | 114.60 | r251° / 9.9 NM |
| ECA · Manteca | VORTAC | 116.00 | r162° / 12.8 NM |
| LIN · Linden | VORTAC | 114.80 | r179° / 28.3 NM |
| SJC · San Jose | VOR-DME | 114.10 | r052° / 40 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CN44. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD PRT, VFR, OBSTRUCTION FREE ROUTES OF INGRESS/EGRESS.
- FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-0516.
- CELL - 209-541-4188
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 CN44 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 CN44
Flying Bull Airport (CN44) is an airport in Modesto, CA, at 40 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CN44, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does CN44 have a control tower?
No. Flying Bull Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at CN44?
Flying Bull Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is CN44?
Flying Bull Airport is in Modesto, CA, at an elevation of 40 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.6202, -121.1653.
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