Holtsmans Airport (CA16) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Holtsmans Airport in Rio Linda, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KMCC) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Holtsmans Airport (CA16) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Rio Linda, CA at 120 ft. CA16 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KMCC, about 4 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (N, S) — longest 2,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KMCC. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KMCC, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KMCC, 3.7 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (220°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 32°C (90°F), altimeter 29.78 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMCC 290235Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 32/11 A2978 RMK AO2
What changed at KMCC (nearest station)?
Since the 0215Z (7:15 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0215Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for CA16
Based on the nearest station (KMCC), CA16 is currently VFR with winds from 220° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway N, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,350 ft (field elevation 120 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at CA16. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFAV | 2,500 ft | TURF | 7 kt tail | 6 kt left |
| S | 2,500 ft | TURF | 7 kt tail | 6 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
CA16 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Holtsmans Airport in Rio Linda, CA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around CA16 is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of CA16
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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RNO UA /OV FMG150042/TM 0237/FL200/TP PC12/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURD ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
RNO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FMG150042Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0237Reported at 02:37 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURD ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at CA16
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KMCC reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 13 kt. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- N/S
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2331Z (4:31 PM PDT)
TAF KMCC 282331Z 2900/2924 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM290200 21008KT P6SM SKC FM291200 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM292000 20006KT P6SM SKC
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near CA16
FAA TFR data shows active temporary flight restrictions near CA16.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- CA16
- City
- Rio Linda
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 120 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.7291, -121.3890
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KMCC
- TAF
- Nearest KMCC
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 25m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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CA16 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at CA16?+
CA16 has 2 runways — N, S; the longest is 2,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for CA16 come from?+
Holtsmans Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KMCC, about 4 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at CA16 can differ.
Does CA16 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KMCC TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does CA16 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — CA16 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for CA16 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Holtsmans Airport (CA16)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Holtsmans Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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