Rogers Field (O05), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Rogers Field, identified locally as O05, is a public-use airport in Chester, California, sitting at a field elevation of 4,534 feet in the Sierra Nevada region. The field operates without a control tower and offers a single paved runway alongside dual concrete helipads used by the U.S. Forest Service, reflecting its role in supporting regional wildland operations. Business aviation activity, as tracked by FAA TFMSC data, remains modest and seasonal, with the airport serving as a secondary option relative to nearby fields such as Chico Regional and Susanville Municipal. Customs clearance is not available on site, with the nearest facility at KBAB roughly 69 nautical miles distant.
Runways
Rogers Field has one paved runway, 16/34, 5,020 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Rogers Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Rogers Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Beale AFB (KBAB), 69 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Rogers Field recorded 357 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at Rogers Fld concentrates heavily in the summer months, with July recording the highest monthly total of 85 operations against a yearly total of 357.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 85 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Rogers Field averages 9.3 days above 90°F in July, 29.8 freeze days in January and 5.2 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86.1°F, and December the coldest, at 41.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Rogers Field has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
The medium intensity runway lighting for runway 16/34 and the PAPI for runways 16 and 34 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
Two 40-foot diameter concrete helipads, operated by the U.S. Forest Service, are located on the field near E93.
For clearance delivery, contact Oakland ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Rogers Field has five airfields within 45 NM. The closest is Gansner Field, 24.44 NM southeast.
Part of the Northern California area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rogers Field (O05)?
Rogers Field, local identifier O05, is a public-use airport serving Chester, California, at a field elevation of 4,534 feet. It has a single paved runway, 16/34, measuring 5,020 feet by 100 feet. The airport is not towered and reports attendance from 0800 until dusk daily. Business aviation traffic in 2025 totaled 357 operations according to FAA TFMSC data.
Does O05 have customs clearance on site?
Rogers Field does not have onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at KBAB, located approximately 69.41 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance near Chester should plan to route through that airport instead. This distance should factor into fuel and routing planning for any international arrival.
What fuel is available at Rogers Field?
Rogers Field stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The airport is uncontrolled, so fuel service hours align with the published attendance schedule of 0800 to dusk daily. Dispatchers should confirm fuel availability directly given the moderate traffic levels typical of this field. No fuel truck or vendor details are published for this location.
Is there a helicopter landing area at Rogers Field?
Yes, Rogers Field includes two 40-foot diameter concrete helipads operated by the U.S. Forest Service on the field. This supports firefighting and land management operations common in this part of Northern California. The helipads are noted alongside the airport's single asphalt runway, 16/34. Pilots should be aware of this mixed-use activity when operating at O05.