Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3CA3
- Coordinates
- 39.3413, -121.9509
- Elevation
- 62 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- SAN FRANCISCO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- OAKLAND (ZOA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RANCHO MURIETA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 2014/09
- Distance from city
- 8 NNE
Weather
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:09 AM | 12:09Z |
| Sunrise | 05:41 AM | 12:41Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 03:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:10 PM | 04:10Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:10 PM → 05:09 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:38 PM → 04:41 AM
Plan a flight from 3CA3
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MXW · Maxwell | VORTAC | 110.00 | r065° / 12.7 NM |
| ILA · Williams | VORTAC | 114.40 | r354° / 16.6 NM |
| MYV · Marysville | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r294° / 22.8 NM |
| BAB · Beale | TACAN | 108.60 | r282° / 26.8 NM |
| CIC · Chico | VOR-DME | 109.80 | r174° / 27.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3CA3. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
BEHRING RANCH
7648 GRIDLEY RD, COLUSA, CA
530-458-8434
Manager
MIKE PLYMALE
1144 COLEMAN AVE, STE 40, SAN JOSE, CA
408-859-3070
Remarks FAA
- THE LANDING AREA IS LIMITED TO PRIVATE USE ALL OPERATIONS ARE TO BE CONDUCTED IN VFR WEATHER CONDITIONS, EXCEPT THAT: OPERATORS APPROVED BY THE FAA TO UTILIZE SPECIAL COPTER RNAV 14 APPROACH AND HOGSI DEPARTURE MAY PROCEED VISUALLY TO LAND AND MAY TAKE OFF USING STANDARD INSTRUMENT TAKEOFF MINIMUMS. NOTE: THE VISUAL SEGMENT OF THE APPROACH AND VISUAL CLIMB AREA OF THE DEPARTURE WERE COMPLETED DURING THE FLIGHT VALIDATION AS DOCUMENTED AS SATISFACTORY IN THE IFP/ODP PACKAGES. ONLY THE SPECIAL APPROACH PROCEDURE WILL BE AFFORDED FAR PART 77 PROTECTION. THE PHYSICAL HELIPORT ITSELF, AS A PRIVATE-USE LANDING AREA WILL NOT HAVE FAR PART 77 OBSTRUCTION SURFACES APPLIED. HELICOPTER APPROACH/DEPARTURE OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED BETWEEN 120 DEGREES AND 337 DEGREES CENTERED IN THE FINAL APPROACH AND TAKEOFF (FATO) AREA. UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS ARE RESTRAINED FROM ACCESS TO THE TAKEOFF/LANDING AREA DURING HELICOPTER FLIGHT OPERATIONS.
- FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
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