Alta Sierra Private

09CL · Grass Valley, CA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
2,280 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,834 ft 01/19
Runway
1
Mag var
16E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 09CL. Nearby reporting stations: KGOO (7 NM), KAUN (10 NM), KLHM (18 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:35 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:21 AM13:21Z
Sunrise06:48 AM13:48Z
Sunset07:08 PM02:08Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:35 PM02:35Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:35 PM → 06:21 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:08 PM → 05:48 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 100°downwind 010°base 280°final 190°45° entry1901

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
190° mag · 206° true
Dimensions
2,834 × 50 ft
TPA
3,080 ft MSL · 800 AGL · charted
Surface
Asphalt

Enter the left downwind (heading 010°) on the 45° at 3,080 ft MSL.

More details — RWY 19
Threshold elev
2,280 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Trees, 20 ft, 200 ft from threshold, 40 ft L of centerline
TDZ elevation
2,280 ft

Condition: Fair. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA charted (NASR) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

BAB 108.60 · MYV 110.80 · HNW 115.50 · +2
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BAB · Beale TACAN 108.60 · 23X r078° / 18 NM
MYV · Marysville VOR/DME 110.80 · 45X Low r072° / 24.1 NM
HNW · Hangtown VOR/DME 115.50 · 102X Low r312° / 27.3 NM
MCC · Mc Clellan VOR/DME 109.20 · 29X Terminal r014° / 31.3 NM
SWR · Palisades VOR/DME 113.20 · 79X Low r248° / 36.8 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 09CL — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
09CL
Coordinates
39.1121, -121.0552
Elevation
2,280 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
16E
Sectional chart
SAN FRANCISCO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
OAKLAND (ZOA)
Flight service (FSS)
RANCHO MURIETA · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Distance from city
6 S
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALTA SIERRA AIRPORT OWNERS ASSN
18575 NORLENE WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA
(530) 272-9098
Manager
RON DUNDAS
18575 NORLENE WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA
530-913-5870
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • ACFT TIEDOWN IN PRIM SFC EAST OF RY 01/19 60 FT FM CNTRLN.
  • PART 77 VIOL: TREES & TERRAIN EAST & WEST OF RWY PENETRATE 7:1 SLOPE.
  • WIND PERMITTING LAND ON RWY 01; TAKEOFF ON ON RWY 19 DUE TO EXCESSIVE GRADIENT.
  • HANGARS 125 FT WEST OF RWY CENTERLINE.
  • LANDING RWY 19 PROHIBITED.
  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD SURROUNDING THE AIRPORT IS NOISE SENSITIVE. ARRIVING AIRCRAFT SHOULD FLY ONLY THE RECOMMENDED LEFT-HAND TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR RUNWAY 1. ENTER THE PATTERN FROM EITHER AN UPWIND LEG OR DIRECTLY FROM OVERHEAD. AVOID LOW PASSES.
  • RY 19 IS USED FOR DEP ONLY. USE A STANDARD LEFT TURN OUT. PRIOR PERMISSION AND A BRIEFING FROM AN OWNER OR DIRECTOR IS REQUIRED BEFORE LANDING.
  • FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-6874.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: CA21 Limberlost Ranch (private) (10 NM) · CN86 River Highlands Ranch (private) (11 NM) · 79CL Milhous Ranch (private) (13 NM) · E36 Georgetown (15 NM)

About 09CL

Alta Sierra (09CL) is an airport in Grass Valley, CA, at 2,280 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,834 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 09CL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 09CL have a control tower?

No. Alta Sierra is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 09CL?

Alta Sierra has 1 runway; the longest is 2,834 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 09CL?

Alta Sierra is in Grass Valley, CA, at an elevation of 2,280 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.1121, -121.0552.

More about 09CL

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 09CL 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.

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