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Small airport

Rancho Murieta Airport

ICAO KRIULocal RIU🇺🇸 Rancho Murieta
Coordinates
38.4868°N, 121.1028°W
Elevation
141 ft (43 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
12.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:23
Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
20:28
Civil dusk
20:59

About 14h 34m 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 Rancho Murieta Airport

Rancho Murieta Airport is a public-use airport located one mile (1.6 km) west of the central business district of Rancho Murieta, in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is privately owned by Rancho Murieta Airport Inc.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KRIU

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 223,798 ft / 1,158 m75 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
FSSRANCHO RDO122.200 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Navaids(1)

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle348 ft259 ft
KTKZ-AM (Sacramento)348 ft243 ft
Obstacle348 ft246 ft
Obstacle348 ft249 ft
Obstacle338 ft98 ft
KSTE-AM (Rancho Cordova)338 ft92 ft
Obstacle338 ft98 ft
KNCI-FM (Sacramento)328 ft787 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rancho Murieta Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Rancho Murieta Airport?

The ICAO code for Rancho Murieta Airport is KRIU.

Where is Rancho Murieta Airport located?

Rancho Murieta Airport is small airport located in Rancho Murieta, United States, at an elevation of 141 ft (43 m).

How many runways does Rancho Murieta Airport have?

Rancho Murieta Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,798 ft / 1,158 m.

What time zone is Rancho Murieta Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Rancho Murieta Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rancho Murieta Airport is approximately 12.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Rancho Murieta Airport?

The nearest airport to Rancho Murieta Airport is Van Vleck Airport (57CN), about 1.7 nm to the se, followed by Boeckmann Ranch Airport and Eagle's Nest Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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