Crystal Airport (46CN), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Crystal Airport (46CN) is a private-use field near Llano, California, shared by gliders and based aircraft. Traffic patterns are split by aircraft type, with gliders using the north pattern and airplanes the south pattern.
Runways
Crystal Airport has one paved runway, 07/25, 4,500 ft long and 250 ft wide, with an asphalt and dirt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Crystal Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Southern California Logistics (KVCV), 23 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Climate
Crystal Airport averages 29.5 days above 90°F in August, 9.1 freeze days in December and 0.1 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 98.7°F, and December the coldest, at 58.1°F.
Weather station is 3.6 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Crystal Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Airport use is restricted to gliders and based aircraft. All other operators require prior permission.
Gliders use the north traffic pattern, with right traffic to runway 25 and left traffic to runway 07.
For clearance delivery, contact Joshua Approach.
Runway 07/25 has a 2700 foot by 32 foot asphalt strip superimposed on the dirt runway.
Airplanes use the south traffic pattern, with left traffic to runway 25 and right traffic to runway 07.
There are no night operations.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Crystal Airport has five airfields within 24 NM. The closest is Gray Butte Field, 9.14 NM northeast.
Part of the Los Angeles area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 46CN
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Frequently asked questions
Is Crystal Airport (46CN) open to public traffic?
Crystal Airport (46CN) is a private-use field restricted to gliders and based aircraft. All other operators need prior permission before arrival, and there are no night operations.
What runway length is available at 46CN?
Crystal Airport (46CN) lists a published runway length of 4500 feet, but a general remark describes a 2700 foot by 32 foot asphalt strip superimposed on the dirt runway. Surface condition should be confirmed before planning operations.
Where does Crystal Airport route customs traffic?
Crystal Airport (46CN) has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs airport is KVCV, located about 22.93 nautical miles away.