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(M45) Alpine County Airport

1 rating | 1 review
Markleeville, CA
(530) 694-2140

Overview

Civil
Public Use
Attendance:

Unattended

Unattended
FAA
Runways:
17/35

Runway length: 4,443 ft (1,354 m)

Elevation:
5,872 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
No
Airspace:
Unknown
Fees:
None
Timezone:
PDT (UTC-07:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:55 am - 8:17 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:47 pm
(Today)
 - 
5:26 am
(Tomorrow)

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Distance To:

Alpine County


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FBOs and Other Businesses

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Flying Clubs

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Runway 17/35

Dimensions:
4,443 × 50 ft
(1,354 × 15 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in poor condition
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
Loose Grvl on Rwy.
FAA
Designator:1735
Elevation: 5,827.3 ft 5,871.7 ft
Heading: 168° magnetic
184° true
-12° magnetic
004° true
Gradient: 1% up 1% down
Traffic Pattern:Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern Right Pattern
Markings: basic, in Fair condition basic, in Fair condition
Approach Lighting:n/an/a
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC:n/an/a
Obstructions:

Hill, 425 ft Left ft of center, 150 ft high, 3,200 ft from end, 20:1 clearance slope

n/a
Comments:n/an/a

TFRs

Location: M45
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TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for M45. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: M45
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NOTAM count: 0
No NOTAMs were found for M45. Please verify using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.

Additional Remarks

For Clearance Delivery Contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Large Stones Along Edge of Rwy Off Graded Sfc.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
No Snow Removal, Airport Closed When Snow on Runway.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ry 17/35 Limited by Airport Operator to 4,800 Lbs Single Wheel, 9,600 Lbs Dual Wheel.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Soil Conditions Off Ry is Poor in Wet Conditions. Call Public Works for Additional Information 530-694-2140 Ext."0".
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Trees Penetrating Transitional Sfcs E & W of Ry.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration

Noise Abatement

No noise abatement procedures provided by airport manager. Please check Additional Remarks section for FAA generated noise abatement procedures.

Instrument Procedures

Data Cycle:

Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 38.73475, -119.76706
  • 38° 44′ 5.1″ N, 119° 46′ 1.4″ W
  • 38° 44.085′ N, 119° 46.023′ W
ARTCC:
Oakland (ZOA)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: San Francisco Sectional
FSS:
Reno (RNO)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Yes
Mag Var:
16E (1985)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Not Present
Lighting:
No lighting reported.
Pattern Altitude:

Light Aircraft 6667 MSL

AM
TPA: 800 Ft AGL
FAA
Special Operations:

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
Clearance Delivery Phone (510) 745-3380Oakland ARTCC
CTAF 122.9

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Services

No services are available at this airport.

Aircraft & Activity

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Webcams

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METARs

TAFs

Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Sam Booth
50 Diamond Valley Rd
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2140 (Office)

Owner

Alpine County
50 Diamond Valley Rd
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2140 (Office)
Remarks:
Director of Community Development
FAA
X 425
FAA

Airport Reviews

Overall:
1 rating | 1 review
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  • 10/15/19
    Great place to getaway
    Dale S.
    Alpine Co Airport is a 4400' long x 35' wide runway with a parking ramp at the south end that can accomodate 6-8 aircraft. The south end is apx 50' higher than the north end. Approach should be made from the south and either land downhill, or be su…
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