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Small airport

Rio Linda Airport

ICAO L36🇺🇸 Rio Linda
Coordinates
38.6750°N, 121.4450°W
Elevation
45 ft (14 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
12.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:23
Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
20:31
Civil dusk
21:02

About 14h 37m 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 Rio Linda Airport

Rio Linda Airport is a public-use airport located one mile (1.6 km) south of Rio Linda, in Sacramento County, California, United States.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 352,625 ft / 800 m42 ftAsph-gUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SACRAMENTO INTL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled1600 ft MSL4100 ft MSL
SACRAMENTO, MCCLELLAN AFB CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle551 ft49 ft
KIFM-AM (Sacramento)/KYMX-FM (Sacramento)512 ft26 ft
KBEB-FM (Sacramento)499 ft33 ft
KQEI-FM (North Highlands);KDND-FM (Sacramento);KXPR-FM (Sacramento)499 ft26 ft
Wells Fargo Center430 ft66 ft
Obstacle423 ft66 ft
Five Hundred Capitol Mall420 ft75 ft
Obstacle417 ft36 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rio Linda Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rio Linda Airport located?

Rio Linda Airport is small airport located in Rio Linda, United States, at an elevation of 45 ft (14 m).

How many runways does Rio Linda Airport have?

Rio Linda Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,625 ft / 800 m.

What time zone is Rio Linda Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Rio Linda Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rio Linda 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 Rio Linda Airport?

The nearest airport to Rio Linda Airport is McClellan Airfield (MCC), about 2.1 nm to the ese, followed by Holtsmans Airport and Freedom Field Ultralight Park.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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