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Buchanan Field

CCR · KCCR · Concord, CA · 26 ft elevation · var 13E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KCCR / CCR
Coordinates
37.9897, -122.0570
Elevation
26 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
13E
Sectional chart
SAN FRANCISCO
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
OAKLAND (ZOA)
Flight service (FSS)
OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
CCR
Attendance
ALL 0700-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1944/07
Distance from city
1 W

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:14 AM12:14Z
Sunrise05:46 AM12:46Z
Sunset08:34 PM03:34Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:06 PM04:06Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:06 PM → 05:14 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:34 PM → 04:46 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 119.7 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 01L: 4-light PAPI (left) · 19R: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALS · 32R: 4-light PAPI (right).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

01LTPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 01L · 011°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
119.7

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01L at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 01L/19R

5,001 ft × 150 ft · ASPH-CONC (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 83k, Double wheel 121k, Dual tandem 189k.

01L
Heading
011° mag · 24° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (4°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 58 ft, 1,480 ft from threshold, 550 ft R of centerline — 22:1 slope to clear
19R
Heading
191° mag · 204° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALS
Instrument landing
LDA/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.5 (CCR)
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Pole, 44 ft, 900 ft from threshold, 590 ft L of centerline — 15:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Displaced threshold
601 ft

Runway 01R/19L

2,770 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Poor)

Weight bearing: Single wheel 17k.

01R
Heading
011° mag · 24° true
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Tree, 50 ft, 1,675 ft from threshold, 150 ft R of centerline — 30:1 slope to clear
19L
Heading
191° mag · 204° true
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 69 ft, 2,000 ft from threshold, 257 ft L of centerline — 26:1 slope to clear

Runway 14L/32R

4,602 ft × 150 ft · ASPH-CONC (Excellent)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 83k, Double wheel 189k, Dual tandem 120k.

14L
Heading
141° mag · 154° true
Markings
nonprecision
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Road, 15 ft, 850 ft from threshold — 43:1 slope to clear
Displaced threshold
301 ft
32R
Heading
321° mag · 334° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (4°)
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Tree, 32 ft, 1,335 ft from threshold, 225 ft R of centerline — 35:1 slope to clear
Displaced threshold
350 ft

Runway 14R/32L

2,798 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Fair)

Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

14R
Heading
141° mag · 154° true
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Road, 15 ft, 580 ft from threshold — 25:1 slope to clear
32L
Heading
321° mag · 334° true
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Other, 46 ft, 1,260 ft from threshold, 175 ft L of centerline — 23:1 slope to clear
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D119.9TRAVIS APP/DEP
ATIS124.7
CLD118.75CLNC DEL
CTAF119.7
GND121.9
TWR119.7CONCORD TWR
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
CCR · ConcordVOR-DME117.00r173° / 3.4 NM
SUU · TravisTACAN116.60r182° / 16.2 NM
OAK · OaklandVORTAC116.80r010° / 17.7 NM
SGD · Scaggs IslandVORTAC112.10r110° / 18.8 NM
SAU · SausalitoVORTAC116.20r053° / 23.5 NM
TZZ · TravisVOR116.40r192° / 24.2 NM
SFO · San FranciscoVOR-DME115.80r017° / 26.8 NM

Airport diagram

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Departures

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Airport notices: page 1 ↗

Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A-1 (additive), UL94
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Air ambulance, Avionics, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales

Ownership & management

Owner
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
181 JOHN GLENN DR, SUITE 100, CONCORD, CA
925-608-8000
Manager
GREG BAER
181 JOHN GLENN DR, SUITE 100, CONCORD, CA
925-608-8000

Remarks FAA

  • CLSD TO ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS EXC PPR; CALL AMGR (925) 681-4200. ARFF SVCS AVBL 24 HRS WITH PRIOR APVL FROM ARPT ADMIN.
  • NOISE SENSITIVE AREA PRACTICE NOISE ABATEMENT (FLY QUIET) PROCS.
  • LNDG FEE FOR COML OPNS & TIE DOWN FEE FOR OVERNIGHT PARKING.
  • +8 FT FENCE 110 FT BYD RY 01L TODA DSTC OF 5010 AND +7 FT FENCE 210 FT BYD RY 14L TODA DSTC OF 4601 FT ALONG THE EXTDD RY CNTRL.
  • ARPT HAS NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS; CTC AMGR PRIOR TO ARR 925-608-8000.
  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT HEAVIEST CONCENTRATION NOV-MAR AND AFTER RAINSTORMS.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD RYS 14L/32R; 14R/32L & 01R/19L CLSD.
  • NO TRAINING OPERATIONS MON-FRI 2200-0700; SAT SUN & HOL 2200-0800.
  • ARFF SVC AVBL UPON REQ WITH 24 HR NTC.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD CALL TRAVIS APCH CTL (SUU) CLNC DEL 707-424-5111.
  • ARPT SFC CONDS NOT MNT 2200-0700.
  • CONTRA COSTA CO SUPVRS OF ARPT OPS, BUCHANAN FLD AND BYRON ARPTS, OFC CTC NR 925-608-8000.
  • ACTVT MALS RWY 19R 2200-0600; PAPI RWY 01L, 19R, & 32R - 119.7. REIL RWY 01L OFF WHEN ATCT CLSD.
  • PCR VALUE: 330/F/C/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 330/F/C/X/T
  • RWY 01R/19L NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
  • RWY 14R/32L NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
  • RWY 01L CLOSE IN OBSTN +8 FT FENCE 110 FT FROM RWY END, 100 FT RT
  • STD LEFT TFC WHEN ATCT CLSD.
  • PAPI DOES NOT PROVIDE OBSTRUCTION CLEARANCE BYD 4.0 NM FROM THR.
  • PAPI DOES NOT PROVIDE OBSTRUCTION CLEARANCE BYD 4.0 NM FROM THR.
  • APCH RATIO 50:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
  • APCH RATIO 50:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
  • LIGHT
  • RWY 01R/19L PAVEMENT HAS HIGH SEVERITY BLOCK CRACKING, LONGL AND TRANSVERSE CRACKING, PATCHING, AND WEATHERING.

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About KCCR

Buchanan Field (CCR · KCCR) is an airport in Concord, CA, at 26 ft MSL. It has 4 runways, the longest 5,001 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KCCR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KCCR have a control tower?

Yes. Buchanan Field has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KCCR?

Buchanan Field has 4 runways; the longest is 5,001 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KCCR?

Buchanan Field is in Concord, CA, at an elevation of 26 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.9897, -122.0570.

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