KM45
Alpine County Airport
Markleeville, CaliforniaElevation 5,867 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
17/35
RWY 17184°T
RWY 354°T
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
Alpine County Airport is in Markleeville, California. Field elevation 5,867 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerSAM BOOTH
Manager phone530-694-2140
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKM45
SectionalSAN FRANCISCO
Center (ARTCC)OAKLAND
Flight service (AFSS)RENO
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.7347, -119.7670
Distance from city3 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Traffic pattern alt800 ft MSL
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.9
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›NO SNOW REMOVAL, ARPT CLOSED WHEN SNOW ON RUNWAY.
›LARGE STONES ALONG EDGE OF RWY OFF GRADED SFC.
›LOOSE GRVL ON RWY.
›TREES PENETRATING TRANSITIONAL SFCS E & W OF RY.
›THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
›SOIL CONDITIONS OFF RY IS POOR IN WET CONDITIONS. CALL PUBLIC WORKS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 530-694-2140 EXT."0".
›RY 17/35 LIMITED BY AIRPORT OPERATOR TO 4,800 LBS SINGLE WHEEL, 9,600 LBS DUAL WHEEL.
›X 425
›DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
›FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KM45 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for KM45. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does KM45 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for KM45. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KM45?
KM45 sits at 5,867 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KM45?
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.