KCPU

VFR

CALAVERAS COUNTY/MAURY RASMUSSEN FLD

SAN ANDREAS · CALIFORNIA

Elev
1,327.9'
Longest RWY
3,602'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCPU
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,327.9'
MSL · field 1,327.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +4 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KCPU

Current METAR

Observed 22:35Z

KCPU 272235Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3001 RMK AO2 T01630043
Wind
290° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,655 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 SE
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
RIU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ALAINA BELLI
Address
3600 CAROL KENNEDY DR., SAN ANDREAS CA 95249-0815

Flight service · Hours

FSS RIU
RANCHO MURIETA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0830-1630

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
290° · 5 kt
RWY 31
310°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 310° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 2,328 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored130° / 310°3,602 ftASPH31 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
31VASI 4-box right(3°)

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 31
KCPU · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,INSTR,RNTL

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

  • Effective runway gradient for runway 13 is 0.6 percent up.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact NorCal Approach at 916-361-0516.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Visual approach slope indicator is activated for runway 31; medium intensity runway lights are activated for runways 13 and 31 on the CTAF.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCPU

Answer card
ICAO
KCPU
Name
CALAVERAS COUNTY/MAURY RASMUSSEN FLD
Location
SAN ANDREAS, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
1,327.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,327.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 3,602 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Calaveras County/Maury Rasmussen Fld sits in San Andreas, California. The field elevation is 1,327.9 ft MSL. KCPU has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 3,602 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. NORCAL Approach handles clearance delivery and approach support. The published frequencies are 125.1 and 363.2 MHz. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless local procedures or ATC say otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 2,327.9 ft MSL. The runway has a 0.6 percent uphill gradient on runway 13. The published lighting notes matter here too. Visual approach slope guidance is available for runway 31. Medium intensity runway lights are activated for runways 13 and 31 on the CTAF.

Calaveras County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. If you are planning a stop here, call ahead at (209) 736-2501. For a first visit, pay attention to the elevation and the single-runway layout. The airport is non-towered. Use the current Chart Supplement for the latest remarks before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCPU?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless local procedures or ATC say otherwise. That works out to about 2,327.9 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does KCPU have a control tower?
No. KCPU is non-towered, so self-announce on CTAF 123.0. Coordinate with other traffic in the pattern.
What runway is available at Calaveras County/Maury Rasmussen Fld?
KCPU has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 3,602 ft long with asphalt pavement.
Is there an ILS at KCPU?
No ILS approaches are published for KCPU. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you fly in.
What are the tower or approach frequencies for KCPU?
There is no tower frequency because the field is non-towered. NORCAL Approach uses 125.1 and 363.2 MHz. CTAF or UNICOM is 123.0.
Which FBO is on the field at KCPU?
Calaveras County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call (209) 736-2501 for current service details before arrival.
Is runway 31 lit at KCPU?
Yes. The published remarks say medium intensity runway lights are activated for runways 13 and 31 on the CTAF. A visual approach slope indicator is also available for runway 31.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at KCPU?
The field sits at 1,327.9 ft MSL and has one 3,602 ft runway. Runway 13 has a 0.6 percent uphill gradient. Check the current Chart Supplement before departure for any updated remarks or local procedures.

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