California Highway Patrol Hq HeliportPrivate

61CN · Sacramento, CA · Non-towered · Open on the map

Elevation
198 ft MSL
Longest runway
58 ft H1/
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 61CN. Nearby reporting stations: KSAC (5 NM), KMCC (6 NM), KSMF (8 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:31 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:26 AM13:26Z
Sunrise06:53 AM13:53Z
Sunset07:05 PM02:05Z
Evening civil twilight
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07:31 PM02:31Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:31 PM → 06:26 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:05 PM → 05:53 AM

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Runways

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

MCC 109.20 · SAC 115.20 · SUU 116.60 · +4
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / 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
Owner
CA HWY PATROL
601 N 7TH STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA
916-843-3300
Manager
FABIO SERRATO
601 N 7TH STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA
916-843-3300
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

Nearby airports

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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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