California Pines Airport (A24), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
California Pines Airport (A24) is a public-use, unattended field serving Alturas, California, at an elevation of 4,389 feet. Its single paved runway sits within a rural setting, with the nearest towered neighbor, Alturas Municipal, less than seven nautical miles away.
Runways
California Pines Airport has one paved runway, 05/23, 4,159 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
California Pines Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Reno / Tahoe International (KRNO), 122 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Climate
California Pines Airport averages 17.8 days above 90°F in July and 28.0 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.1°F, and December the coldest, at 41.0°F.
Weather station is 7.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
California Pines Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: environmental and other notes.
Deer are present in the vicinity of the airport.
Vehicles operate in the vicinity of the airport.
For clearance delivery, contact Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
California Pines Airport has five airfields within 47 NM. The closest is Alturas Municipal (KAAT), 6.81 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at A24
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The same order, priced two ways.
$600.00 catering order at A24.
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The $75 minimum applies below $862.50.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at California Pines Airport (A24)?
California Pines Airport does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is at KRNO, located approximately 122 nautical miles away, so international arrivals must plan clearance there before or after landing at A24.
What runway does A24 have?
California Pines Airport has a single paved runway, 05/23, measuring 4,159 feet long and 60 feet wide with an asphalt surface. There is no tower on the field, and the airport operates as unattended.
Are there wildlife or vehicle hazards reported at California Pines Airport?
California Pines Airport (A24) has reported deer in the vicinity of the airport, along with vehicles operating near the field. Pilots should watch for both hazards on approach and during ground operations.