L36

VFR

RIO LINDA

RIO LINDA · CALIFORNIA

Elev
46'
Longest RWY
2,625'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into L36
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
846'
MSL · field 46' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +2 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF L36

L36 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMCC (MC CLELLAN AIRFIELD) · 2.1 NM away. Conditions at L36 may differ.

METAR · KMCC

Observed 21:15Z

KMCC 272115Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3001 RMK AO2
Wind
260° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
425 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
1 NM S
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 846 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
RIU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
COY LYLES
Address
931 E STREET, RIO LINDA CA 95673

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
260° · 7 kt
RWY 17
168°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 168° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 846 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored168° / 348°2,625 ftASPH17 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1760', trees, 915' from thr, 225' R of cntrln, slope 11
3520', trees, 384' from thr, 50' R of cntrln, slope 9

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

Chart Supplement
L36 · CHART_SUPP
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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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
INSTR

Ramp & ground

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

  • Ultralights are not authorized.Show FAA
  • There are tree lines east, west, and north of the airport that are unlighted.Show FAA
  • For noise abatement on runway 17, make a right turn to heading 215 degrees after takeoff to avoid overflight of the school.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact NorCal Approach at 916-361-6874.Show FAA
  • The airport is currently closed to night operations.Show FAA
  • Touch-and-go landings are not authorized.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17Runways 17 and 35 have nonstandard centerline spacing and width.Show FAA
  • 35Runways 17 and 35 have nonstandard centerline spacing and width.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • 17/35There is longitudinal and lateral cracking on the runway surface.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · L36

Answer card
ICAO
L36
Name
RIO LINDA
Location
RIO LINDA, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
46 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
846 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 2,625 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
260° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

Rio Linda Airport (L36) sits in Rio Linda, California. Field elevation is 46 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 2,625 ft long and asphalt. The field is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That puts the pattern at 846 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. If you need current approach or airspace details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. The airport is currently closed to night operations. Touch-and-go landings are not authorized. Ultralights are not authorized.

For noise abatement on runway 17, plan a right turn to heading 215 degrees after takeoff so you avoid the school. There are tree lines east, west and north of the airport. They are unlighted, so daylight planning matters. Runways 17 and 35 also have nonstandard centerline spacing and width. The runway surface has longitudinal and lateral cracking.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability. For clearance delivery, contact NorCal Approach at 916-361-6874.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at L36 Rio Linda?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 846 ft MSL at this field.
Is Rio Linda Airport towered?
No. L36 is an untowered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
Does L36 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for L36. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the longest runway at Rio Linda Airport?
The only runway is 17/35. It is 2,625 ft long and asphalt.
Can I do touch-and-goes at L36?
No. Touch-and-go landings are not authorized here.
Is Rio Linda Airport open at night?
No. The published remarks say the airport is currently closed to night operations.
What should I know about departure on runway 17?
For noise abatement on runway 17, make a right turn to heading 215 degrees after takeoff. That keeps you away from the school.
Which FBOs are on the field at L36?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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