2O6

VFR

CHOWCHILLA

CHOWCHILLA · CALIFORNIA

Elev
243'
Longest RWY
3,253'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:55Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 2O6 CHOWCHILLA showing runway layout — runways 12/30
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 2O6
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,243'
MSL · field 243' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF 2O6

2O6 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMAE (MADERA MUNI) · 9.9 NM away. Conditions at 2O6 may differ.

METAR · KMAE

Observed 02:55Z

KMAE 120255Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP065 T03060144 55005 $
Wind
300° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
31°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.74 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,445 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM SE
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
RIU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JASON ROGERS
Address
130 SOUTH 2ND STREET, CHOWCHILLA CA 93610

Flight service · Hours

FSS RIU
RANCHO MURIETA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 6 kt
RWY 30
299°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 299° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,243 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored119° / 299°3,253 ftASPH30 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1260', ant, 1500' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 21
3050', tower, 500' from thr, 300' R of cntrln, slope 6

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 2O6 CHOWCHILLA in CHOWCHILLA, CALIFORNIA, showing runways 12/30 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
2O6 · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • APCH TO RWY 12 +35' POWERLINES 1150' FM THR ON EXTNDD RY CNTRLN.
  • FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-0516.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 12/30 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 12/30300 FT STOPWAYS AT BOTH ENDS OF RY.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 1250 FT TOWER 300 FT LEFT OF RWY 30 CNTRLN.

Other notes

  • MANAGEREXT 300

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 2O6

Answer card
ICAO
2O6
Name
CHOWCHILLA
Location
CHOWCHILLA, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
243 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,243 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 3,253 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Chowchilla Airport sits in Chowchilla, California at 243 ft MSL. It has one runway, 12/30, which is 3,253 ft long and asphalt. The field is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedure says otherwise. Runway 12/30 has medium intensity lighting that is activated by CTAF. There are 300-foot stopways at both ends of the runway. For clearance delivery, contact NorCal Approach at 916-361-0516.

There are a few items a first-time pilot should have in mind. A 50-foot tower sits 300 feet left of the runway 30 centerline. Runway 12 has 35-foot powerlines 1,150 feet from the threshold on the extended centerline. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so verify services with the airport operator or call ahead before you go. If you need current noise, curfew, or operational details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Chowchilla Airport (2O6)?
2O6 has one runway, 12/30. It is 3,253 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does 2O6 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 2O6. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at Chowchilla Airport?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts for 2O6. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Chowchilla Airport towered?
No. 2O6 is an untowered airport. Pilots use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
What runway lighting is available at 2O6?
Runway 12/30 has medium intensity runway lights. They are activated by CTAF.
Are there any obstacles or runway hazards at 2O6?
Yes. There is a 50-foot tower 300 feet left of runway 30 centerline. Runway 12 also has 35-foot powerlines 1,150 feet from the threshold on the extended centerline.
Which FBOs are on the field at Chowchilla Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed for 2O6. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
How do I get clearance delivery for a flight out of 2O6?
The published remark says to contact NorCal Approach at 916-361-0516 for clearance delivery. Use that number for current IFR clearance coordination.

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