KRIU Rancho Murieta Airport

Before you fly into KRIU

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

944.2'

MSL · field 144.2' + 800 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 22

H/W +4 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KRIU

KRIU does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMHR (SACRAMENTO MATHER) · 10.0 NM away. Conditions at KRIU may differ.

METAR · KMHR

Observed 21:15Z

KMHR 272115Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM SCT060 19/06 A3000 RMK AO2

Wind: 190° @ 5 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 19°C / 6°C
Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
Clouds: SCT
Density alt: 560 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KRIU does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KMHR (SACRAMENTO MATHER) · 10.0 NM away. Conditions at KRIU may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KMHR 271722Z 2718/2818 VRB05KT P6SM SCT250 FM272200 23006KT P6SM SCT250 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.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

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: 1 NM W
VFR sectional: SAN FRANCISCO
Pattern altitude: 800 ft AGL · 944 ft MSL
ARTCC: ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility: RIU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: STAN BUSCOMBE
Phone: 916-354-2940
Address: 7443 MURIETA DR., RANCHO MURIETA CA 95683

Flight service · Hours

FSS RIU: RANCHO MURIETA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0800-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

190° · 5 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 22

217°M

Head/Tail

+4 kt

Crosswind

3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
04/22Favored	37° / 217°	3,798 ft	ASPH	04 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
04	—	—	—	—	VASI 2-box left(3°)	—	8', road, 222' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 2
22	—	—	—	—	VASI 2-box left(3°)	—	95', tree, 2370' from thr, 225' R of cntrln, 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.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

KRIU · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

KRIU · 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: 100LLA
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available
Other services: INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Landing fee: Yes
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.99

KEDU·University Airport Services·32.2 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.29

KJAQ·Amador County Airport·16 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Rancho Murieta Airport 122.800(916) 354-2940 WebsiteEPIC18d ago	$7.20	$7.65

Rancho Murieta Airport
122.800(916) 354-2940
100LL
$7.20
Jet A
$7.65

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.99atKEDUUniversity Airport Services32.2 nmsave $1.21
Jet A$6.29atKJAQAmador County Airport16 nmsave $1.36

Airport notes

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

General notes

Deer are on and in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
All transient aircraft are required to park in the designated transient area.Show FAA
All ultralights must comply with FAR 103 and have an operating aircraft radio.Show FAA
There are more than 30-foot obstructions consisting of lighted power poles parallel to runway 04/22.Show FAA
Intersection takeoffs are prohibited.Show FAA
Full stop landings only. No touch-and-go landings are allowed.Show FAA
Runway 22 noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager at 916-354-2940.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact NorCal Approach at 916-361-6874.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Lighting is available from 0800 to 1700.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

04The visual approach slope indicator at runway 04 is out of service indefinitely.Show FAA
22The visual approach slope indicator at runway 22 is out of service indefinitely.Show FAA

Other notes

Visual flight rules only. Traffic pattern is to the northwest.Show FAA
Landing fees apply: piston single $25, piston twin $40, turboprop $75, jet $100.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KRIU

Answer card

ICAO: KRIU
Name: RANCHO MURIETA
Location: RANCHO MURIETA, CALIFORNIA
Elevation: 144.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 944.2 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 04/22 · 3,798 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 16°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 190° at 5 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 22

Rancho Murieta Airport sits in Rancho Murieta, California. Field elevation is 144.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 04/22 is 3,798 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 944.2 ft MSL. The field uses a northwest traffic pattern. This is VFR only. Full stop landings only are allowed. No touch-and-go landings are allowed. Runway 22 has published noise abatement procedures. Contact the airport manager before arrival if you need the current details. There are also more than 30-foot lighted power poles parallel to runway 04/22. Deer are reported on and near the runway, so keep your scan up on short final and during rollout.

Rancho Murieta Airport has one on-field FBO. Rancho Murieta Airport carries AVGAS 100LL and JET A. Transient aircraft must park in the designated transient area. Lighting is available from 0800 to 1700. For clearance delivery, contact NorCal Approach at 916-361-6874. If you are planning a first stop here, check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updates on procedures before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KRIU?

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 944.2 ft MSL.

Is Rancho Murieta Airport VFR only?

Yes. The published remarks say VFR only. Plan accordingly and confirm current details in the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

What runway is available at KRIU and how long is it?

KRIU has one runway. Runway 04/22 is 3,798 ft long and asphalt.

Does KRIU have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for KRIU. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach or procedure updates before flying in.

Which FBO is on the field at Rancho Murieta?

Rancho Murieta Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and JET A. Call 916-354-2940 for current availability.

Are touch-and-go landings allowed at KRIU?

No. The published remarks say full stop landings only. Touch-and-go landings are not allowed.

What should I know about runway 22 at KRIU?

Runway 22 has published noise abatement procedures. The visual approach slope indicator on runway 22 is out of service indefinitely, so brief the approach carefully and verify current guidance with the airport manager.

Is there anything on the runway environment that needs extra attention at KRIU?

Yes. There are more than 30-foot lighted power poles parallel to runway 04/22. Deer are also reported on and near the runway, so keep a sharp lookout on approach and rollout.

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