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Howard Private Airport

Ione, CaliforniaElevation 480 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,481 ft

07/25
Dimensions
1,481 x 40 ft
Surface
Dirt
RWY 07
Traffic patternRight
RWY 25
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

Howard Private Airport is in Ione, California. Field elevation 480 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCHARLES D MEINTZ
Manager phone650-868-6750
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA5CA8
SectionalSAN FRANCISCO
Center (ARTCC)OAKLAND
Flight service (AFSS)RANCHO MURIETA
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.2565, -120.9318
Distance from city5 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-0516.
›RUNWAY SLOPES CONSIDERABLY DOWNHILL TO WEST.
›VFR; PRIVATE USE.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗5CA8 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 5CA8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 5CA8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 5CA8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 5CA8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 5CA8?
5CA8 sits at 480 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 5CA8?
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.