Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field
MOD · KMOD · Modesto, CA · 97 ft elevation · var 16E · Towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KMOD / MOD
- Coordinates
- 37.6258, -120.9540
- Elevation
- 97 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
- MOD
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0800 -1630
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1940/04
- Distance from city
- 2 SE
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 | 05:11 AM | 12:11Z |
| Sunrise | 05:43 AM | 12:43Z |
| Sunset | 08:29 PM | 03:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:00 PM | 04:00Z |
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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 28R; REIL RWY 10L; PAPI RWY 10L; HIRL RWY 10L/28R - CTAF. PAPI RWYS 10R & 28L AND MIRL RWY 10R/28L UNAVBL WHEN ATCT CLSD. on 125.3 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 10L: 4-light PAPI (right) · 28R: MALSR · 10R: 2-light PAPI (left) · 28L: 2-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10L · 108°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 125.3
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 10L at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 10L/28R
5,904 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 108° mag · 124° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 73 ft, 2,700 ft from threshold, 450 ft R of centerline — 34:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- 288° mag · 304° true
- Markings
- precision
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.9 (MOD) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 14 ft, 1,600 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 50:1 slope to clear
Runway 10R/28L
3,464 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 108° mag · 124° true
- Markings
- basic
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3.5°)
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 56 ft, 1,340 ft from threshold, 75 ft L of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- 288° mag · 304° true
- Markings
- basic
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 47 ft, 1,700 ft from threshold, 50 ft R of centerline — 31:1 slope to clear
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10L/28R | 5,904 ft | |
| 10R/28L | 3,464 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 36.32 | NORCAL APP/DEP |
| A/D | 120.95 | NORCAL APP/DEP |
| ASOS | 127.7 | |
| ATIS | 127.7 | |
| CTAF | 125.3 | |
| GND | 121.7 | |
| RDO | 114.6 | RANCHO RDO |
| TWR | 125.3 | |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOD · Modesto | VOR-DME | 114.60 | r098° / 0.2 NM |
| ECA · Manteca | VORTAC | 116.00 | r123° / 16.2 NM |
| LIN · Linden | VORTAC | 114.80 | r158° / 27.1 NM |
| HYP · El Nido | VOR-DME | 114.20 | r298° / 36 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
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Minimums & Hot Spots
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1 (additive)
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- HIGH/LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air freight, Air ambulance, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PPR 72 HRS FOR ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS 0800-1700 WKDAYS CALL AMGR (209) 577-5318.
- IN THE INTEREST OF NOISE ABATEMENT: TUBO JETS DISCONTINUE OPNS 2400-0500 LCL & PARK ON NE RAMP.
- ALL PURE JET AND LARGE ACFT LMTD TO PRKG AND SVC AT NE RAMP ONLY.
- AVIATION WX AVBL WHEN ATCT OPNL CALL 209-526-4555.
- NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES: PILOTS ARE REQUESTED TO USE LGTD RWY ONLY.
- RWY 10R/28L NOT CERTIFICATED FOR FAR-139.
- PONDING ALONG NORTH EDGE OF TWY B DURING AND AFTER WET WEATHER.
- FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-0516.
- BIRDS AND SMALL MAMMALS ON AND IN VICINITY OF AP.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 28R; REIL RWY 10L; PAPI RWY 10L; HIRL RWY 10L/28R - CTAF. PAPI RWYS 10R & 28L AND MIRL RWY 10R/28L UNAVBL WHEN ATCT CLSD.
- FEE FOR ACFT OVER 9501 LBS, OVNGT TIEDOWN FEE.
- <RWY 10R-28L CLSD TO ACFT OVER 12500 LBS GWT
- UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS LEFT OF RWY CNTRLN.
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About KMOD
Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD · KMOD) is an airport in Modesto, CA, at 97 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,904 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMOD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KMOD have a control tower?
Yes. Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KMOD?
Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field has 2 runways; the longest is 5,904 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KMOD?
Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field is in Modesto, CA, at an elevation of 97 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.6258, -120.9540.
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