E45

VFR

GROVELAND/YOSEMITE

GROVELAND · CALIFORNIA

Elev
2,932.6'
Longest RWY
3,624'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into E45
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,932.6'
MSL · field 2,932.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +3 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF E45

E45 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCPU (CALAVERAS COUNTY/MAURY RASMUSSEN FLD) · 28.0 NM away. Conditions at E45 may differ.

METAR · KCPU

Observed 18:15Z

KCPU 271815Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3002 RMK AO2 T01480029
Wind
340° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 3°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
3,512 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
3 NM NE
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
RIU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TONYA SCHEFTNER
Address
10723 AIRPORT RD, COLUMBIA CA 95310

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
340° · 4 kt
RWY 27
275°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 27

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 275° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 3,933 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored95° / 275°3,624 ftASPH27 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09VASI 2-box left(4.5°)10', trees, 420' from thr, 25' R of cntrln, slope 22
27PAPI 2-box left(4°)35', trees, 980' from thr, slope 22

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.

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Approaches & charts

GPS RWY 27
E45 · IAP
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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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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

  • Runway exit lights are installed.Show FAA
  • Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport at all times.Show FAA
  • There is a fee for overnight parking.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380.Show FAA
  • Transient parking is available.Show FAA
  • Sayweather ADZY weather system is available. It is not an FAA AWOS. CTAF activation is 5 clicks for runway lights, 4 clicks for full weather, and 3 clicks for winds.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights for runway 09/27 are activated by the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel 100LL is available 24 hours by self-service.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27There is a 200-foot gravel runway safety area at the west end and a 100-foot gravel runway safety area at the east end.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 27The precision approach path indicator for runway 27 is unusable beyond 7 degrees left and right of the centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Trees in the approaches are to be topped or removed.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe office is located at Columbia, California airport.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · E45

Answer card
ICAO
E45
Name
GROVELAND/YOSEMITE
Location
GROVELAND, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
2,932.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,932.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 3,624 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
340° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Groveland/Yosemite Airport (E45) sits in Groveland, California at 2,932.6 ft MSL. It has one runway, 09/27, which is 3,624 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Mother Lode Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL. Fuel is also available 24 hours by self-service. The airport remarks matter here. Deer are present on and near the airport at all times. Runway 27 has a PAPI, but it is unusable beyond 7 degrees left and right of centerline. Runway lights are medium intensity and are activated by CTAF. There are also gravel runway safety areas at both ends. Trees in the approaches are to be topped or removed.

For first-time arrivals, plan for mountain airport performance at this elevation. Check density altitude before departure. The airport is not towered, so expect self-announced traffic on CTAF. Overnight parking has a fee. For clearance delivery, contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380. The office is located at Columbia, California airport.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at E45 Groveland/Yosemite?
Field elevation is 2,932.6 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff roll. It also matters for climb performance and density altitude planning.
What is the runway length at Groveland/Yosemite Airport?
E45 has one runway, 09/27. It is 3,624 ft long. The runway is asphalt.
Does E45 have a control tower?
No. E45 is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered traffic procedures.
Is there an ILS at Groveland/Yosemite Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for E45. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at E45?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at E45?
Mother Lode Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call (209) 303-5385 for current services and availability.
Is 100LL available after hours at Groveland/Yosemite?
Yes. The field remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours by self-service. Confirm current access details with the FBO if you need help after hours.
What should I watch for when landing at E45?
Deer are present on and near the airport at all times. Runway 27 also has a PAPI that is unusable beyond 7 degrees left and right of centerline. Trees in the approaches are also noted in the remarks.

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