San Ardo Field Private

CA88 · San Ardo, CA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
441 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,000 ft 14/32
Runway
1
Mag var
15E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:34 PM
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05:45 AM12:45Z
Sunrise06:13 AM13:13Z
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 035°downwind 305°base 215°final 125°45° entry1432

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
125° mag · 140° true
Dimensions
2,000 × 45 ft
TPA
1,241 ft MSL · 800 AGL · charted
Surface
Asphalt

Enter the left downwind (heading 305°) on the 45° at 1,241 ft MSL.

More details — RWY 14
Approach obstacle
Pline, 25 ft, 720 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear

Condition: Fair. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA charted (NASR) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

PRB 114.30 · BSR 114.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
PRB · Paso Robles VORTAC 114.30 · 90X Low r311° / 25.3 NM
BSR · Big Sur VORTAC 114.00 · 87X Low r088° / 36.8 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CA88 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
CA88
Coordinates
36.0261, -120.9084
Elevation
441 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
15E
Sectional chart
SAN FRANCISCO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
OAKLAND (ZOA)
Flight service (FSS)
HAWTHORNE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1946/09
Distance from city
1 NW
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
SAN BERNARDO RANCHO
BOX 82, SAN ARDO, CA
408-627-2357
Manager
MARGARET DU FLOCK
BOX 82, SAN ARDO, CA
(831) 627-2357
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • PART 77 VIOLATION: TREES SW OF RY 14/32 HOUSE 50 FT LEFT OF CNTRLN RY 32 & FARM EQUIP PARKED 50 FT RIGHT OF RY 14 CNTRLN; PENETRATE 7:1 SLOPE; 6 INCH IRRIGATION PIPE 30 FT FM RY CNTRLN & 350 FT FM END OF RY 32 IS WITHIN PRIMARY SFC.
  • FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.

Runways

  • WEEDS GROWING THROUGH RY SFC.

Obstructions

  • DIRT FARM RD AT APCH EOR; +6 INCH IRRIGATION PIPE 20 FT FM EOR 125 FT LEFT TO 125 FT RIGHT.
  • PAVED RD AT APCH END OF RWY.

Contact

  • MANAGER'S RESIDENCE - NOT ON ARPT.

Nearby airports

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About CA88

San Ardo Field (CA88) is an airport in San Ardo, CA, at 441 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CA88, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does CA88 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at CA88?

San Ardo Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is CA88?

San Ardo Field is in San Ardo, CA, at an elevation of 441 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.0261, -120.9084.

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