KCIC

VFR

CHICO RGNL

CHICO · CALIFORNIA

Elev
240.2'
Longest RWY
6,724'13L/31R
Tower
07:00–19:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR17:55Z
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Before you fly into KCIC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–19:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,240.2'
MSL · field 240.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31R
H/W +4 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KCIC

Current METAR

Observed 17:55Z

KCIC 271755Z 29005KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3004
Wind
290° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.04 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
269 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
4 NM N
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
CIC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TOM BAHR
Address
150 AIRPARK BLVD., SUITE 110, CHICO CA 95973

Flight service · Hours

FSS RIU
RANCHO MURIETA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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290° · 5 kt
RWY 31R
311°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31R

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31R · 311° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,240 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13L/31RFavored131° / 311°6,724 ftASPH13L R
13R/31L131° / 311°3,000 ftASPH13R R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13L6,724'6,724'6,724'6,724'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
31R6,724'6,724'6,724'6,724'VASI 4-box left(3°)
13R3,000'3,000'3,000'3,000'
31L3,000'3,000'3,000'3,000'

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

ILS · 1

RWY 13L
LD · CAT I
CIC
111.3
ILS OR LOC RWY 13L
KCIC · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AGRI,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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

  • For jet and heavy aircraft operations east of the field, traffic pattern altitude is 1500 feet above ground level. For light aircraft operations west and east of the field, traffic pattern altitude is 1000 feet above ground level.Show FAA
  • Fuel is available from 0730 to 1900. For after hours fuel call 530-588-4888.Show FAA
  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runway 13L, runway end identifier lights for runway 31R, precision approach path indicator for runway 13L, visual approach slope indicator for runway 31R, and high intensity runway lights for runway 13L/31R on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFor fuel after hours call (530) 588-4888.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Prior permission required for scheduled aircraft rescue service involving aircraft with more than 9 passenger seats and unscheduled aircraft rescue service involving aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats. Without prior permission, aircraft rescue and fire fighting services may not be available. For prior permission contact the airport manager at 530-896-7216.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCIC

Answer card
ICAO
KCIC
Name
CHICO RGNL
Location
CHICO, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
240.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,240.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-1900
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13L/31R · 6,724 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
6
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31R

Chico Rgnl sits in Chico, California. Field elevation is 240.2 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 13L/31R at 6,724 ft. The shorter runway is 13R/31L at 3,000 ft. The field is towered from 0700 to 1900.

Runway 13L has the ILS. That is the only published ILS approach in the facts. Pattern altitude is not published for the airport as a whole. For light piston traffic, use 1,000 ft AGL. That puts the pattern at 1,240.2 ft MSL. For jet and heavy aircraft east of the field, the published pattern altitude is 1,500 ft AGL.

Northgate Aviation - Chico Jet Center is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Fuel is available from 0730 to 1900. After hours fuel is available by phone. Confirm that before a late arrival. Birds are reported on and near the airport. Keep a sharp scan on taxi, departure and approach. When the tower is closed, the published lighting setup for 13L includes the approach lights, runway alignment indicator lights, PAPI and high intensity runway lights on CTAF. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any current noise or curfew restrictions before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCIC for light aircraft?
For light aircraft, the published pattern altitude is 1,000 ft AGL. At the field elevation of 240.2 ft MSL, that works out to 1,240.2 ft MSL.
What is the pattern altitude at KCIC for jet and heavy aircraft east of the field?
The published pattern altitude is 1,500 ft AGL east of the field for jet and heavy aircraft. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and local procedures if you need to confirm how that applies to your operation.
What runway is the ILS at Chico Rgnl on?
The ILS is published for runway 13L. That is the only ILS listed in the facts.
What are the tower hours at KCIC?
The control tower is open from 0700 to 1900. Outside those hours, use the published CTAF and lighting procedures.
Which FBO is on the field at KCIC?
Northgate Aviation - Chico Jet Center is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is fuel available after hours at Chico Rgnl?
Yes. Fuel is available after hours by phone. The published number is (530) 588-4888.
What is the longest runway at KCIC?
The longest runway is 13L/31R. It is 6,724 ft long and paved with asphalt.
What should I know before flying into KCIC at night or when the tower is closed?
The published lighting setup for runway 13L includes approach lights, runway alignment indicator lights, PAPI, REIL and high intensity runway lights. Use CTAF when the tower is closed. Verify current procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement.

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