M45

VFR

ALPINE COUNTY

MARKLEEVILLE · CALIFORNIA

Elev
5,871.7'
Longest RWY
4,443'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into M45
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,671.7'
MSL · field 5,871.7' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +5 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF M45

M45 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KTVL (LAKE TAHOE) · 14.3 NM away. Conditions at M45 may differ.

METAR · KTVL

Observed 16:53Z

KTVL 271653Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP135 T00441050
Wind
170° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / -5°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
5,899 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
3 NM N
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 6,672 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
RNO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SAM BOOTH
Address
50 DIAMOND VALLEY RD, MARKLEEVILLE CA 96120

Flight service · Hours

FSS RNO
RENO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 5 kt
RWY 17
168°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 168° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 6,672 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored168° / 348°4,443 ftASPH35 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17150', hill, 3200' from thr, 425' R of cntrln, slope 20

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
M45 · 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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

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

  • Large stones are along the edge of the runway off the graded surface.Show FAA
  • Soil conditions off the runway are poor in wet conditions. Call Public Works for additional information at 530-694-2140 extension "0".Show FAA
  • Runway 17/35 is limited by the airport operator to 4,800 pounds single wheel and 9,600 pounds dual wheel.Show FAA
  • There is no snow removal. The airport is closed when snow is on the runway.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380.Show FAA
  • Trees penetrate transitional surfaces east and west of the runway.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager is the Director of Community Development.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager's phone number includes extension 425.Show FAA
  • 17/35There is loose gravel on the runway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · M45

Answer card
ICAO
M45
Name
ALPINE COUNTY
Location
MARKLEEVILLE, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
5,871.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,671.7 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 4,443 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

Alpine County Airport sits in Markleeville, California. Field elevation is 5,871.7 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 17/35, which is 4,443 ft long and asphalt. It is an uncontrolled field. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 6,671.7 ft MSL.

This is a high-elevation mountain airport. Expect performance to matter. The published remarks call out trees that penetrate the transitional surfaces east and west of the runway. They also note large stones along the edge of the runway off the graded surface. Loose gravel is reported on runway 17/35. The airport operator limits runway use to 4,800 pounds single wheel and 9,600 pounds dual wheel. There is no snow removal. The airport is closed when snow is on the runway.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival if you need fuel or services. For clearance delivery, contact Oakland ARTCC. First-time pilots should plan for mountain weather, density altitude and runway surface conditions before committing to the landing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at M45 Alpine County Airport?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That equals 6,671.7 ft MSL.
Does Alpine County Airport have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for M45. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you go.
Is Alpine County Airport towered?
No. M45 is an uncontrolled airport. CTAF is 122.9.
What is the longest runway at M45 and what is it made of?
The only runway is 17/35. It is 4,443 ft long and asphalt.
Are there any runway weight limits at Alpine County Airport?
Yes. The airport operator limits runway 17/35 to 4,800 pounds single wheel and 9,600 pounds dual wheel.
What runway hazards should I expect at M45?
Published remarks mention loose gravel on runway 17/35. They also note large stones along the edge of the runway off the graded surface.
Is Alpine County Airport open in snow?
No. There is no snow removal. The airport is closed when snow is on the runway.
Are there any on-field FBOs at M45?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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