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CA06

Bates Field

Alturas, CaliforniaElevation 4,400 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,200 ft

16/34
Dimensions
2,200 x 80 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 16
RWY 34

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Bates Field is in Alturas, California. Field elevation 4,400 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJIM BATES
Manager phone530-640-0870
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATACA06
SectionalKLAMATH FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)RANCHO MURIETA
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.4214, -120.5687
Distance from city4 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
›25 FT TREES 1/2 MILE WEST OF ARPT.
›PROVIDED VFR OPNS, PRIVATE USE, AND SPONSOR ENSURES OBSTRUCTION-FREE INGRESS AND EGRESS ROUTES.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗CA06 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does CA06 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for CA06. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does CA06 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for CA06. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at CA06?
CA06 sits at 4,400 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for CA06?
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.