F72 Franklin Fld Airport

Before you fly into F72

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,023.1'

MSL · field 23.1' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 27

H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF F72

F72 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSAC (SACRAMENTO EXEC) · 12.9 NM away. Conditions at F72 may differ.

METAR · KSAC

Observed 20:53Z

KSAC 272053Z 26006KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP164 T02000067 58005

Wind: 260° @ 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 20°C / 7°C
Altimeter: 30.02 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 505 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

F72 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KSAC (SACRAMENTO EXEC) · 12.9 NM away. Conditions at F72 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KSAC 271722Z 2718/2818 VRB05KT P6SM SCT250 FM272200 22006KT P6SM SKC FM280700 16005KT P6SM BKN250

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–27 22:00Z

Wind: Variable at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 25,000 ft
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.

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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: 4 NM SE
VFR sectional: SAN FRANCISCO
ARTCC: ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility: RIU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: RON OGLE
Phone: 916-875-6852
Address: 5999 FREEPORT BLVD, SACRAMENTO CA 95822-3518

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

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260° · 6 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 27

268°M

Head/Tail

+6 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36	178° / 358°	3,123 ft	ASPH	36 R
09/27Favored	88° / 268°	3,031 ft	ASPH	09 R

Airport sketch

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

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

F72 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

F72 · 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
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.99

KEDU·University Airport Services·21.7 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.29

KJAQ·Amador County Airport·30.2 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.99atKEDUUniversity Airport Services21.7 nm
Jet A$6.29atKJAQAmador County Airport30.2 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

Calm wind runway is 18.Show FAA
All runways are limited to 12,500 pounds gross weight.Show FAA
Ultralights activity is in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
Conduct helicopter training north of runway 09 and west of runway 36.Show FAA
Taxiway B is permanently closed.Show FAA
Avoid overflight of detention facility on east side of airport except in emergency.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact NorCal Approach at 916-361-6874.Show FAA
Monitor 122.9 within 5 miles. Extensive student training in area.Show FAA

Other notes

Existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
MANAGEROffice at Sacramento Executive Airport.Show FAA
MANAGERSacramento Executive Airport.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · F72

Answer card

ICAO: F72
Name: FRANKLIN FLD
Location: FRANKLIN, CALIFORNIA
Elevation: 23.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,023.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 18/36 · 3,123 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 16°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 260° at 6 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 27

Franklin Fld is in Franklin, California. The field elevation is 23.1 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 3,123 ft on runway 18/36. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. Monitor 122.9 within 5 miles. Expect a lot of student training in the area. Ultralights also operate nearby. Runway 18 is the calm wind runway. Taxiway B is permanently closed. Avoid overflight of the detention facility on the east side of the airport except in an emergency.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability. For clearance delivery, the published contact is NorCal Approach at 916-361-6874. The airport manager is based at Sacramento Executive Airport. Pilots should also note the 12,500 pound gross weight limit on all runways. With the low field elevation, the main issues are traffic flow, training traffic and staying clear of the published no-overflight area.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at F72 Franklin Fld?

The longest runway is 18/36 at 3,123 ft. The other runway is 09/27 at 3,031 ft.

Does F72 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for F72. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at Franklin Fld?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is Franklin Fld towered?

No. F72 has no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

What runway should I expect in calm wind at F72?

The published calm wind runway is 18. That is the runway the airport remarks call out for calm conditions.

Are there any special traffic concerns at Franklin Fld?

Yes. The remarks say to monitor 122.9 within 5 miles. They also note extensive student training and ultralight activity in the area.

Which FBOs are on the field at F72?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

What should I know about taxi and ground operations at Franklin Fld?

Taxiway B is permanently closed. The remarks also say to avoid overflight of the detention facility on the east side of the airport except in an emergency.

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