Totem Pole Ranch Airport (CA38) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Totem Pole Ranch Airport in Calpine, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KTRK) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Totem Pole Ranch Airport (CA38) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Calpine, CA at 4,986 ft. CA38 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KTRK, about 24 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (02, 20) — longest 1,800 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KTRK. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KTRK, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KTRK, 24.4 nm away.
Wind from the west-southwest (250°) at 15 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 30.12 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KTRK 290147Z 25015KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3012
What changed at KTRK (nearest station)?
Since the 0047Z (5:47 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0047Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for CA38
Based on the nearest station (KTRK), CA38 is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 15 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 14 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,250 ft (field elevation 4,986 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 CA38. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02FAV | 1,800 ft | DIRT | 5 kt tail | 14 kt left |
| 20 | 1,800 ft | DIRT | 5 kt tail | 14 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 6→15 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
CA38 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Totem Pole Ranch Airport in Calpine, 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 CA38 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 CA38
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MMH UA /OV MMH340055/TM 0104/FL200/TP E170/TB MOD/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
MMH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MMH340055Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
TPH UA /OV MVA258045/TM 2256/FL200/TP B350/TB LGT-MOD CHOP 140-200/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
TPH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MVA258045Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2256Reported at 22:56 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CHOP 140-200Turbulence: light to moderate chop 14,000–20,000 ft.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at CA38
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KTRK reported mostly VFR across 46 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 02/20
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM PDT)
TAF KTRK 282320Z 2900/2924 26011G15KT P6SM SKC FM290300 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM291900 26007KT P6SM SKC FM292100 25008G19KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- CA38
- City
- Calpine
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,986 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.6522, -120.4399
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,800 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KTRK
- TAF
- Nearest KTRK
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 1h 15m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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CA38 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at CA38?+
CA38 has 2 runways — 02, 20; the longest is 1,800 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for CA38 come from?+
Totem Pole Ranch Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KTRK, about 24 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at CA38 can differ.
Does CA38 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KTRK TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does CA38 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — CA38 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for CA38 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Totem Pole Ranch Airport (CA38)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Totem Pole Ranch Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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