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CL56
Ranchaero Airport · Chico
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
173 ft / 53 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Ranchaero Airport (CL56), located in Chico, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 173 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Ranchaero Airport
ICAO / IATA
CL56 / —
Municipality
Chico
Country
Region
US-CA — California
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
173 ft
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Runway 14 / 32
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,156 ft / 657 m
Runway Width: 30 ft / 9 m
Surface Type: ASPH-P
Heading: —° / 312°
Runway Width: 30 ft / 9 m
Surface Type: ASPH-P
Heading: —° / 312°
RWY 14
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (312°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026