Airport information
- FAA LID
- US-0248
- Coordinates
- 35.3997, -120.6160
- Elevation
- 987 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
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 | 05:18 AM | 12:18Z |
| Sunrise | 05:48 AM | 12:48Z |
| Sunset | 08:21 PM | 03:21Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:51 PM | 03:51Z |
Plan a flight from US-0248
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
3,230 ft × 50 ft · asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,230 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MQO · Morro Bay | VORTAC | 112.40 | r023° / 11.3 NM |
| PRB · Paso Robles | VORTAC | 114.30 | r162° / 16.4 NM |
| GLJ · Guadalupe | VOR | 111.00 | r334° / 27.3 NM |
| AVE · Avenal | VORTAC | 117.10 | r229° / 34.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for US-0248. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for US-0248.
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 US-0248 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 US-0248
Santa Margarita Ranch Airport (US-0248) is an airport in Santa Margarita, CA, at 987 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,230 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for US-0248, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at US-0248?
Santa Margarita Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,230 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is US-0248?
Santa Margarita Ranch Airport is in Santa Margarita, CA, at an elevation of 987 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.3997, -120.6160.
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