California Highway Patrol Hq HeliportPrivate
61CN · Sacramento, CA · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:31 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:26 AM | 13:26Z |
| Sunrise | 06:53 AM | 13:53Z |
| Sunset | 07:05 PM | 02:05Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:31 PM | 02:31Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 58 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
MCC 109.20 · SAC 115.20 · SUU 116.60 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCC · Mc Clellan | VOR/DME | 109.20 · 29X | Terminal | r206° / 5.7 NM |
| SAC · Sacramento | VORTAC | 115.20 · 99X | High | r001° / 9.7 NM |
| SUU · Travis | TACAN | 116.60 · 113X | — | r032° / 30.2 NM |
| MYV · Marysville | VOR/DME | 110.80 · 45X | Low | r156° / 30.3 NM |
| BAB · Beale | TACAN | 108.60 · 23X | — | r168° / 32.3 NM |
| HNW · Hangtown | VOR/DME | 115.50 · 102X | Low | r241° / 35.5 NM |
| ILA · Williams | VORTAC | 114.40 · 91X | Low | r120° / 38 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 61CN — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 61CN
- Coordinates
- 38.5981, -121.4882
- Elevation
- 198 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 ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2011/03
- Distance from city
- 1 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-6874.
Obstructions
- 82 FT TOWER 330 FT N OF PAD.
Contact
- MICHAEL SEDAM, 601 N 7TH ST, SACRAMENTO, CA 95811, PHONE: 916-843-3300
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About 61CN
California Highway Patrol Hq (61CN) is a heliport in Sacramento, CA, at 198 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 58 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 61CN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 61CN have a control tower?
No. California Highway Patrol Hq is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 61CN?
California Highway Patrol Hq has 1 runway; the longest is 58 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 61CN?
California Highway Patrol Hq is in Sacramento, CA, at an elevation of 198 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.5981, -121.4882.
More about 61CN
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 61CN 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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