KCNO

VFR

CHINO

CHINO · CALIFORNIA

Elev
650'
Longest RWY
7,000'08R/26L
Tower
07:00–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR17:53Z
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Before you fly into KCNO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,400'
MSL · field 650' + 750 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 21
H/W +5 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KCNO

Current METAR

Observed 17:53Z

KCNO 271753Z 21005KT 10SM BKN060 17/02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP166 T01720017 10178 20111 53006
Wind
210° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
910 ft
Ceiling
6,000 ft AGL
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 SE
VFR sectional
LOS ANGELES
Pattern altitude
750 ft AGL · 1,400 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
CNO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GREGORY ZARCO
Address
7000 MERRILL AVE, BOX 1, CHINO CA 91710-0831

Flight service · Hours

FSS RAL
RIVERSIDE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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210° · 5 kt
RWY 21
210°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 21 · 210° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,400 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08R/26L75° / 255°7,000 ftASPH08R R
03/21Favored30° / 210°4,919 ftASPH03 R
08L/26R75° / 255°4,858 ftASPH08L R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08RPAPI 4-box left(3°)
26LPAPI 4-box left(3°)55', trees, 1320' from thr, 75' R of cntrln, slope 20
03PAPI 4-box left(3°)
21PAPI 4-box left(3°)
08LPAPI 4-box left(3°)65', trees, 1571' from thr, 140' R of cntrln, slope 21
26RPAPI 4-box left(3°)60', trees, 2150' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 32

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 26R
LS · CAT I
CNO
111.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 26R
KCNO · 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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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
No

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

  • Birds and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Radio controlled aircraft activity occurs below 400 feet above ground level 2.5 nautical miles south of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact SoCal Approach at 800-448-3724.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, medium intensity runway lights on runway 03/21, high intensity runway lights on runway 08L/26R, and medium intensity runway lights on runway 08R/26L are turned on. Precision approach path indicators on runways 26R, 08R, 26L, 03, and 21 and runway end identifier lights on runways 03 and 21 operate continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-service fuel is available 24 hours.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Twin engine traffic pattern altitude is 1350 feet above ground level.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCNO

Answer card
ICAO
KCNO
Name
CHINO
Location
CHINO, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
650 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,400 ft MSL (750 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2100
Total runways
3
Longest runway
08R/26L · 7,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
14
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
210° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 21

Chino Airport sits in Chino, California. Field elevation is 650 ft MSL. The airport has three asphalt runways. The longest is 08R/26L at 7,000 ft. The other runways are 03/21 at 4,919 ft. Runway 08L/26R is 4,858 ft. The tower is open daily from 0700 to 2100. One ILS is published for runway 26R.

Pattern altitude is 750 ft AGL. That is 1,400 ft MSL. Twin engine traffic uses a higher pattern at 1,350 ft AGL. The airport sits under SoCal Class C procedures. Expect busy radio work and standard sequencing. Birds and wildlife are reported on and near the airport. Radio controlled aircraft activity is also reported below 400 ft AGL about 2.5 NM south of the field.

Three on-field FBOs are listed. Threshold Aviation, Chino Fuel Services and Flying Tigers Aviation all carry 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours. When the tower is closed, runway lighting remains available on all three runways. PAPI is published on 26R, 08R, 26L, 03 and 21. REIL is published on 03 and 21. If you need clearance delivery after tower hours, contact SoCal Approach. A first-time arrival should brief the runway layout carefully. Stay sharp for local traffic flow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCNO?
The published pattern altitude is 750 ft AGL. That is 1,400 ft MSL at Chino.
What are the tower hours at Chino Airport?
The tower is open from 0700 to 2100 daily. Outside those hours, use the published tower-closed procedures. Contact SoCal Approach for clearance delivery if needed.
Which runway is the longest at KCNO?
Runway 08R/26L is the longest runway at 7,000 ft. The other two asphalt runways are 03/21 at 4,919 ft. Runway 08L/26R is 4,858 ft.
Does KCNO have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 26R. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach details before you go.
Which FBOs are on the field at KCNO?
Threshold Aviation, Chino Fuel Services and Flying Tigers Aviation are listed on field. All three carry 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is self-serve 100LL available at Chino?
Yes. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours. Verify current availability with the field or the FBO directly by phone if you need a specific setup on arrival.
What should I know about night operations at KCNO when the tower is closed?
Runway lights are available when the tower is closed. Medium intensity lights are published for 03/21 and 08R/26L. High intensity lights are published for 08L/26R.
Are there any local traffic or wildlife concerns at KCNO?
Yes. Birds and wildlife are reported on and near the airport. Radio controlled aircraft activity also occurs below 400 ft AGL about 2.5 NM south of the airport.

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