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CA71

Horse Shoe A Ranch Airport

Drytown, CaliforniaElevation 750 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,000 ft

14/32
Dimensions
3,000 x 50 ft
Surface
Dirt
RWY 14
RWY 32

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Horse Shoe A Ranch Airport is in Drytown, California. Field elevation 750 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRONALD MATULICH
Manager phone209-245-6656
AttendedDaily, DALGT
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATACA71
SectionalSAN FRANCISCO
Center (ARTCC)OAKLAND
Flight service (AFSS)RANCHO MURIETA
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.4398, -120.8879
Distance from city2 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PROVIDED PVT USE VFR ONLY.
›(ARPT STATUS) ARPT CLSD INDEFLY.
›FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-6874.
›PVT AGRICULTURAL USE ONLY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗CA71 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does CA71 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for CA71. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does CA71 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for CA71. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at CA71?
CA71 sits at 750 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for CA71?
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.