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18CL

Bowles Airport

Live Oak, CaliforniaElevation 75 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,600 ft

15/33
Dimensions
2,600 x 50 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY 15
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 33
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

Bowles Airport is in Live Oak, California. Field elevation 75 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRUSSELL SCHMIDL
Manager phone530-695-2756
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA18CL
SectionalSAN FRANCISCO
Center (ARTCC)OAKLAND
Flight service (AFSS)RANCHO MURIETA
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.2860, -121.6940
Distance from city2 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ESTABD PRIOR TO 15 MAY 1959.
›FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-6874.
›DITCH & RISING TERRAIN 100' FM THR.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗18CL on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 18CL have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 18CL. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 18CL have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 18CL. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 18CL?
18CL sits at 75 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 18CL?
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.