2O6 Chowchilla Airport

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 +7 · 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 17:53Z

KMAE 271753Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP169 T01670050 10172 20078 50003

Wind: 300° @ 7 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 17°C / 5°C
Altimeter: 30.04 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 393 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

2O6 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KMCE (MERCED YOSEMITE RGNL) · 16.4 NM away. Conditions at 2O6 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KMCE 271734Z 2718/2818 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM280600 33004KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–28 06:00Z

Wind: Variable at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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
Phone: (559) 267-3157
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° · 7 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 30

299°M

Head/Tail

+7 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

RIGHT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
12/30Favored	119° / 299°	3,253 ft	ASPH	30 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
12	—	—	—	—	—	—	60', ant, 1500' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 21
30	—	—	—	—	—	—	50', 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

2O6 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

2O6 · CHART_SUPP

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.49

E45·Mother Lode Aviation·45.1 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.04

KLSN·Los Banos Municipal Airport·30 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.49atE45Mother Lode Aviation45.1 nm
Jet A$5.04atKLSNLos Banos Municipal Airport30 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

Approach to runway 12 has 35-foot powerlines 1150 feet from the threshold on the extended runway centerline.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact NorCal Approach at 916-361-0516.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Medium intensity runway lights on runway 12/30 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

12/30There are 300-foot stopways at both ends of runway 12/30.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

12There is a 50-foot tower 300 feet left of runway 30 centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

MANAGERManager phone extension is 300.Show FAA

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 7 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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