San Rafael Private

CA35 · San Rafael, CA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
5 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,700 ft 04/22
Runway
1
Mag var
16E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at CA35. Nearby reporting stations: KDVO (8 NM), KAPC (16 NM), KCCR (22 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:40 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:28 AM13:28Z
Sunrise06:54 AM13:54Z
Sunset07:14 PM02:14Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:40 PM02:40Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:40 PM → 06:28 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:14 PM → 05:54 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 310°downwind 040°base 130°final 220°45° entry2204

RWY 22RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
220° mag · 236° true
Dimensions
2,700 × 30 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.7

Enter the right downwind (heading 040°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 22
Approach obstacle
Pole, 40 ft, 1,150 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 24:1 slope to clear

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Low. Weight bearing: Single wheel 7k.

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
122.7

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

Nearby navigation aids

SAU 116.20 · SGD 112.10 · PYE 113.70 · +4
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
SAU · Sausalito VOR/DME 116.20 · 109X Low r343° / 9.7 NM
SGD · Scaggs Island VORTAC 112.10 · 58X Low r199° / 12 NM
PYE · Point Reyes VOR/DME 113.70 · 84X High r086° / 16.8 NM
OAK · Oakland VOR/DME 116.80 · 115X High r304° / 22.4 NM
CCR · Concord VOR/DME 117.00 · 117X Terminal r249° / 22.6 NM
SFO · San Francisco VOR/DME 115.80 · 105X Low r327° / 24.9 NM
SUU · Travis TACAN 116.60 · 113X r230° / 30.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CA35 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
CA35
Coordinates
38.0169, -122.5208
Elevation
5 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
16E
Sectional chart
SAN FRANCISCO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
OAKLAND (ZOA)
Flight service (FSS)
OAKLAND · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
ALL DALGT
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Landing fee
Yes
Distance from city
3 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.7 — 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.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
SAN RAFAEL AIRPORT, LLC
2173 D FRANCISCO BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA
415-472-7700
Manager
BOB HERBST
2173 D FRANCISCO BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA
415-472-7700
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.

Lighting

  • FAA APPROVED STD FIXTURES & THR LGTS; EACH SIDE THR.

Fuel

  • FOR FUEL CALL 415-472-7700.

Contact

  • EMAIL: RHERBST@JHSPROPERTIES.NET

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 0Q3 Sonoma Valley (13 NM) · O69 Petaluma Municipal (15 NM) · 0Q9 Sonoma Skypark (15 NM)

About CA35

San Rafael (CA35) is an airport in San Rafael, CA, at 5 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CA35, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does CA35 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at CA35?

San Rafael has 1 runway; the longest is 2,700 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is CA35?

San Rafael is in San Rafael, CA, at an elevation of 5 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.0169, -122.5208.

More about CA35

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 CA35 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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