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09CL

Alta Sierra Airport

Grass Valley, CaliforniaElevation 2,275 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,834 ft

01/19
Dimensions
2,834 x 50 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
RWY 01
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 19
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Alta Sierra Airport is in Grass Valley, California. Field elevation 2,275 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRON DUNDAS
Manager phone530-913-5870
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA09CL
SectionalSAN FRANCISCO
Center (ARTCC)OAKLAND
Flight service (AFSS)RANCHO MURIETA
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.1138, -121.0570
Distance from city6 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Traffic pattern alt800 ft MSL
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.9
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›WIND PERMITTING LAND ON RWY 01; TAKEOFF ON ON RWY 19 DUE TO EXCESSIVE GRADIENT.
›PRIVATE USE, VFR ONLY.
›FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-6874.
›RY 19 IS USED FOR DEP ONLY. USE A STANDARD LEFT TURN OUT. PRIOR PERMISSION AND A BRIEFING FROM AN OWNER OR DIRECTOR IS REQUIRED BEFORE LANDING.
›THE NEIGHBORHOOD SURROUNDING THE AIRPORT IS NOISE SENSITIVE. ARRIVING AIRCRAFT SHOULD FLY ONLY THE RECOMMENDED LEFT-HAND TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR RUNWAY 1. ENTER THE PATTERN FROM EITHER AN UPWIND LEG OR DIRECTLY FROM OVERHEAD. AVOID LOW PASSES.
›LANDING RWY 19 PROHIBITED.
›HANGARS 125 FT WEST OF RWY CENTERLINE.
›ACFT TIEDOWN IN PRIM SFC EAST OF RY 01/19 60 FT FM CNTRLN.
›PART 77 VIOL: TREES & TERRAIN EAST & WEST OF RWY PENETRATE 7:1 SLOPE.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗09CL on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 09CL have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 09CL. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 09CL have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 09CL. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 09CL?
09CL sits at 2,275 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 09CL?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.