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Small airport

Mapes Ranch Airport

ICAO 5CL3🇺🇸 Modesto
Coordinates
37.6680°N, 121.1990°W
Elevation
34 ft (10 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
12.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:26
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
20:26
Civil dusk
20:57

About 14h 30m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Mapes Ranch Airport

Mapes Ranch Airport is a small airport in Modesto, United States. It sits at an elevation of 34 ft (10 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft / 549 m. It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is Flying Bull Airport (CN44), about 3.3 nm to the sse.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 291,800 ft / 549 m125 ftDirtUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Mapes Ranch Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mapes Ranch Airport located?

Mapes Ranch Airport is small airport located in Modesto, United States, at an elevation of 34 ft (10 m).

How many runways does Mapes Ranch Airport have?

Mapes Ranch Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,800 ft / 549 m.

What time zone is Mapes Ranch Airport in?

Mapes Ranch Airport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Mapes Ranch Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mapes Ranch Airport is approximately 12.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mapes Ranch Airport?

The nearest airport to Mapes Ranch Airport is Flying Bull Airport (CN44), about 3.3 nm to the sse, followed by New Jerusalem Airport and Westley Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Mapes Ranch Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.