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53CL

Lofty Redwoods Airport

Anchor Bay, CaliforniaElevation 1,317 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,200 ft

13/31
Dimensions
3,200 x 60 ft
Surface
Gravel
RWY 13
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 31
Traffic patternRight

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Lofty Redwoods Airport is in Anchor Bay, California. Field elevation 1,317 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRICHARD HENRIKSON
Manager phone707-884-9069
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA53CL
SectionalSAN FRANCISCO
Center (ARTCC)OAKLAND
Flight service (AFSS)OAKLAND
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.8596, -123.5910
Distance from city3 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›5 DEG DOGLEG AT MIDPOINT ON RWY 13/31.
›SEAL COATED.
›FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
›HIGH TREES AT W SIDE OF RWY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗53CL on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 53CL have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 53CL. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 53CL have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 53CL. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 53CL?
53CL sits at 1,317 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 53CL?
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.