Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KCIC / CIC
- Coordinates
- 39.7956, -121.8577
- Elevation
- 240 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 16E
- Sectional chart
- SAN FRANCISCO
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- OAKLAND (ZOA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RANCHO MURIETA
- NOTAM facility
- CIC
- Attendance
- ALL 0700-1900
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1987/04
- Distance from city
- 4 N
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 | 05:07 AM | 12:07Z |
| Sunrise | 05:39 AM | 12:39Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 03:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 04:12Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 13L; REIL RWY 31R; PAPI RWY 13L; VASI RWY 31R; HIRL RWY 13L/31R - CTAF. on 121.0 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 13L: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 31R: VASI.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13L · 131°
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 121.0
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 13L at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13L/31R
6,724 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 131° mag · 147° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.3 (CIC) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- 311° mag · 327° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- VASI (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 13R/31L
3,000 ft × 60 ft · Asphalt (Fair)- Heading
- 131° mag · 147° true
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- 311° mag · 327° true
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13L/31R | 6,724 ft | |
| 13R/31L | 3,000 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | 119.675 | AWOS 3 |
| CNTR | 132.2 | OAKLAND CNTR |
| CTAF | 121 | |
| GND | 121.9 | |
| RDO | 109.8 | RANCHO RDO |
| TWR | 121 | |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIC · Chico | VOR-DME | 109.80 | r289° / 0.6 NM |
| RBL · Red Bluff | VORTAC | 115.70 | r118° / 25.2 NM |
| MXW · Maxwell | VORTAC | 110.00 | r012° / 33.3 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
Approaches3
Departures
Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- HIGH
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns
- Other services
- Air freight, Agricultural, Avionics, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PPR FOR SKEDD ACR SER INVOLVING ACFT WITH MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND UNSKEDD ACR SER INVOLVING ACFT WITH MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. WITHOUT PPR, ARFF SERS MAY NOT BE AVBL. FOR PPR CTC AMGR, 530-896-7216.
- FOR JET/HVY ACFT OPER EAST OF FLD TPA 1500 FT AGL; FOR LGT ACFT OPER WEST & EAST OF FLD TPA 1000 FT AGL.
- BIRDS ON AND IN VCNTY OF ARPT.
- FUEL AVBL 0730-1900. FOR AFTER HRS FUEL CALL 530-588-4888.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 13L; REIL RWY 31R; PAPI RWY 13L; VASI RWY 31R; HIRL RWY 13L/31R - CTAF.
- FOR FUEL AFT HRS CALL (530) 588-4888
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About KCIC
Chico Regional Airport (CIC · KCIC) is an airport in Chico, CA, at 240 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,724 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KCIC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KCIC have a control tower?
Yes. Chico Regional Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KCIC?
Chico Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,724 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KCIC?
Chico Regional Airport is in Chico, CA, at an elevation of 240 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.7956, -121.8577.
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