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CN53

Kings County Houston Ave. Heliport

Hanford, CaliforniaElevation 239 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 54 ft

H1
Dimensions
54 x 54 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
PERI
RWY H1
H2
Dimensions
54 x 54 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
PERI
RWY H2

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Kings County Houston Ave. Heliport is in Hanford, California. Field elevation 239 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerCLAY SMITH/FIRE CHIEF
Manager phone559-582-3211
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATACN53
SectionalSAN FRANCISCO
Center (ARTCC)OAKLAND
Flight service (AFSS)RANCHO MURIETA
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates36.2999, -119.5949
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconWhite-green-yellow (heliport)
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›MAINTAIN COMMS WITH HJO ARPT; PVT USE; VFR OPNS; AREA IS MKD.
›ALL TRAFFIC MAINTAIN COMMS WITH HANFORD MUNI USING THE HANFORD MUNI UNICOM FREQ.
›FOR CD CTC FRESNO APCH AT 559-487-5405.
›RDO-CTL. ACTVT PERI LGTS H1 & H2 FREQ 123.05.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗CN53 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does CN53 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for CN53. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does CN53 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for CN53. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at CN53?
CN53 sits at 239 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for CN53?
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.