Richter Aviation Private
12CN · Maxwell, CA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:39 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:25 AM | 13:25Z |
| Sunrise | 06:52 AM | 13:52Z |
| Sunset | 07:12 PM | 02:12Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:39 PM | 02:39Z |
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Runways
RWY 16LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 179° true
- Dimensions
- 2,856 × 40 ft
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Asphalt
Enter the left downwind (heading 359°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 16
- Threshold elev
- 57 ft
- Approach obstacle
- Bldg, 20 ft, 300 ft from threshold
- TDZ elevation
- 57 ft
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,856 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
ILA 114.40 · MYV 110.80 · BAB 108.60
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILA · Williams | VORTAC | 114.40 · 91X | Low | r323° / 12.6 NM |
| MYV · Marysville | VOR/DME | 110.80 · 45X | Low | r276° / 27.3 NM |
| BAB · Beale | TACAN | 108.60 · 23X | — | r269° / 32.5 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 12CN — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 12CN
- Coordinates
- 39.2684, -122.1168
- Elevation
- 57 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- SAN FRANCISCO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- OAKLAND (ZOA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RANCHO MURIETA · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL 0800-1700
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2012/12
- Distance from city
- 4 E
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 4 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
Contact
- EMAIL: RICHTERS1@FRONTIERNET.NET; OTR CTC: NICHOLAS RICHTER 530-701-9069.
- OFC PHONE NR 530-438-2141.
- EMAIL: RICHTERS1@FRONTIERNET.NET
Nearby airports
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About 12CN
Richter Aviation (12CN) is an airport in Maxwell, CA, at 57 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,856 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 12CN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 12CN have a control tower?
No. Richter Aviation is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 12CN?
Richter Aviation has 1 runway; the longest is 2,856 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 12CN?
Richter Aviation is in Maxwell, CA, at an elevation of 57 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.2684, -122.1168.
More about 12CN
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 12CN 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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