Flying Bull Airport Private

CN44 · Modesto, CA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
40 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,800 ft 02/20
Runway
1
Mag var
15E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:39 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:42 AM12:42Z
Sunrise06:11 AM13:11Z
Sunset08:10 PM03:10Z
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08:39 PM03:39Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:39 PM → 05:42 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 095°downwind 005°base 275°final 185°45° entry2002

RWY 20LEFT traffic

Heading
185° mag · 200° true
Dimensions
1,800 × 100 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 005°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

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

Nearby navigation aids

MOD 114.60 · LIN 114.80 · SJC 114.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MOD · Modesto VOR/DME 114.60 · 93X High r251° / 9.9 NM
LIN · Linden VOR/DME 114.80 · 95X High r179° / 28.3 NM
SJC · San Jose VOR/DME 114.10 · 88X Low r052° / 39.9 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CN44 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
CN44
Coordinates
37.6202, -121.1653
Elevation
40 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
15E
Sectional chart
SAN FRANCISCO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
OAKLAND (ZOA)
Flight service (FSS)
RANCHO MURIETA · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2002/11
Distance from city
10 W
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ED & DIANA LYONS
9000 PARADISE ROAD, MODESTO, CA
(209) 541-4188
Manager
ED & DIANA LYONS
9000 PARADISE ROAD, MODESTO, CA
(209) 541-4188
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-0516.

Contact

  • CELL - 209-541-4188

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 5CL3 Mapes Ranch Airport (3 NM) · CN99 Del Mar Farms Airport (private) (4 NM) · CA67 Westley Airport (private) (5 NM) · 1Q4 New Jerusalem Airport (7 NM)

About CN44

Flying Bull Airport (CN44) is an airport in Modesto, CA, at 40 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CN44, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does CN44 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at CN44?

Flying Bull Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is CN44?

Flying Bull Airport is in Modesto, CA, at an elevation of 40 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.6202, -121.1653.

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