San Rafael Airport
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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.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 / 22 | 2,700 ft / 823 m | 30 ft | Asph-f | Lighted | Open |
Instrument procedures & charts
Arrivals (STARs) (4)
Showing 4 of 4 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 69 ft | — |
| Harkleroad Wind Turbine | — | 46 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 591 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.
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.