Metz Private

3CA7 · Greenfield, CA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
240 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,400 ft 15/33
Runway
1
Mag var
15E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 3CA7. Nearby reporting stations: KKIC (7 NM), KHGT (20 NM), KSNS (29 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:34 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:24 AM13:24Z
Sunrise06:49 AM13:49Z
Sunset07:08 PM02:08Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:34 PM02:34Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:34 PM → 06:24 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:08 PM → 05:49 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 240°downwind 330°base 060°final 150°45° entry1533

RWY 15RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
150° mag · 165° true
Dimensions
3,400 × 50 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
GRAVEL
CTAF
122.8

Enter the right downwind (heading 330°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 15
Approach obstacle
Hill, 2,400 ft from threshold

Edge lights: Low.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

UNICOM
122.8

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

BSR 114.00 · SNS 117.30 · PXN 112.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BSR · Big Sur VORTAC 114.00 · 87X Low r052° / 23.8 NM
SNS · Salinas VORTAC 117.30 · 120X High r118° / 28.5 NM
PXN · Panoche VORTAC 112.60 · 73X Low r204° / 30.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3CA7 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
3CA7
Coordinates
36.3283, -121.1866
Elevation
240 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
15E
Sectional chart
SAN FRANCISCO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
OAKLAND (ZOA)
Flight service (FSS)
OAKLAND · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
ALL ALL
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1977/10
Distance from city
3 E

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.8 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
DON CHAPIN JR.
480 CRAZY HORSE RD, SALINAS, CA
831-449-4273
Manager
DON CHAPIN JR.
480 CRAZY HORSE RD, SALINAS, CA
831-449-4273
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • INTENSIVE AEROBATIC ACTIVITY INVOF AIRPORT.
  • FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.

Lighting

  • FOR LIRL RY 15/33 - 122.8.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: CA88 San Ardo Field (private) (23 NM) · CN22 Mercey Hot Springs (private) (28 NM) · 9CL2 Christensen Ranch (private) (33 NM)

About 3CA7

Metz (3CA7) is an airport in Greenfield, CA, at 240 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3CA7, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 3CA7 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 3CA7?

Metz has 1 runway; the longest is 3,400 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 3CA7?

Metz is in Greenfield, CA, at an elevation of 240 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.3283, -121.1866.

More about 3CA7

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 3CA7 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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