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Small airport

Ranchaero Airport

ICAO CL56🇺🇸 Chico
Coordinates
39.7196°N, 121.8710°W
Elevation
173 ft (53 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
13.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:22
Sunrise
05:53
Sunset
20:35
Civil dusk
21:06

About 14h 41m 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 Ranchaero Airport

Ranchaero Airport

Ranchaero Airport is a private-use airport a mile west of Chico, in Butte County, California.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 32▸ displaced2,156 ft / 657 m30 ftAsph-pUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ranchaero Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ranchaero Airport located?

Ranchaero Airport is small airport located in Chico, United States, at an elevation of 173 ft (53 m).

How many runways does Ranchaero Airport have?

Ranchaero Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,156 ft / 657 m.

What time zone is Ranchaero Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Ranchaero Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ranchaero Airport is approximately 13.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ranchaero Airport?

The nearest airport to Ranchaero Airport is Johnsen Airport (4CA7), about 3 nm to the ssw, followed by Chico Regional Airport and Porter Flying Services Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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