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Small airport

San Rafael Airport

ICAO CA35🇺🇸 San Rafael
Coordinates
38.0169°N, 122.5210°W
Elevation
5 ft (2 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
12.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:32
Sunrise
06:02
Sunset
20:31
Civil dusk
21:02

About 14h 29m 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 San Rafael Airport

San Rafael Airport is a small airport in San Rafael, United States. It sits at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,700 ft / 823 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is Marin County Airport - Gnoss Field (NOT), about 7.8 nm to the nnw.

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
04 / 222,700 ft / 823 m30 ftAsph-fLightedOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle69 ft
Harkleroad Wind Turbine46 ft
Obstacle591 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from San Rafael Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is San Rafael Airport located?

San Rafael Airport is small airport located in San Rafael, United States, at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m).

How many runways does San Rafael Airport have?

San Rafael Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,700 ft / 823 m.

What time zone is San Rafael Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at San Rafael Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at San Rafael Airport is approximately 12.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near San Rafael Airport?

The nearest airport to San Rafael Airport is Marin County Airport - Gnoss Field (NOT), about 7.8 nm to the nnw, followed by Sonoma Valley Airport and Petaluma Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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