Auburn Cal Fire HeliportPrivate
8CA2 · Auburn, CA · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Weather
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:30 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:24 AM | 13:24Z |
| Sunrise | 06:51 AM | 13:51Z |
| Sunset | 07:03 PM | 02:03Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:30 PM | 02:30Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 8CA2 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 8CA2 kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
HNW 115.50 · BAB 108.60 · MCC 109.20 · +3
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HNW · Hangtown | VOR/DME | 115.50 · 102X | Low | r295° / 19 NM |
| BAB · Beale | TACAN | 108.60 · 23X | — | r108° / 21.7 NM |
| MCC · Mc Clellan | VOR/DME | 109.20 · 29X | Terminal | r029° / 22.9 NM |
| MYV · Marysville | VOR/DME | 110.80 · 45X | Low | r096° / 26.2 NM |
| SAC · Sacramento | VORTAC | 115.20 · 99X | High | r021° / 37.6 NM |
| SWR · Palisades | VOR/DME | 113.20 · 79X | Low | r232° / 39.4 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8CA2 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8CA2
- Coordinates
- 38.9341, -121.0538
- Elevation
- 1,635 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 16E
- 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
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Activated
- 1979/07
- Distance from city
- 2 NE
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
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
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-6874.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 530-477-0641
Nearby airports
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About 8CA2
Auburn Cal Fire (8CA2) is a heliport in Auburn, CA, at 1,635 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8CA2, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8CA2 have a control tower?
No. Auburn Cal Fire is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 8CA2?
Auburn Cal Fire has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8CA2?
Auburn Cal Fire is in Auburn, CA, at an elevation of 1,635 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9341, -121.0538.
More about 8CA2
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 8CA2 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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