Buchanan Field (KCCR)
Medium airport · Concord, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Buchanan Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCCR |
| IATA | CCR |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°59'23" W 122°3'25" 37.98970, -122.05700 |
| Location | Concord, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01L/19R | 5,001 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 01R/19L | 2,770 ft (844 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14L/32R | 4,602 ft (1403 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 14R/32L | 2,798 ft (853 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Buchanan Field at a glance
Buchanan Field is a medium airport in Concord, California, United States, known to airline systems as CCR. The field elevation of 26 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCCR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 01L/19R — offers 5,001 ft (1524 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01L points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCCR shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Buchanan Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Air Force Base | KSUU | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | KOAK | 33 km (18 NM) |
| San Francisco International Airport | KSFO | 50 km (27 NM) |
| San Carlos Airport | KSQL | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Palo Alto Airport | KPAO | 59 km (32 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Buchanan Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 26 ft field elevation of Buchanan Field can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Buchanan Field
What is the ICAO code of Buchanan Field?
The ICAO identifier of Buchanan Field is KCCR, and its IATA code is CCR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Buchanan Field above sea level?
Buchanan Field sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Buchanan Field located?
The airport lies at 37.9897, -122.0570 — in Concord, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Travis Air Force Base, about 32 km away.
Does KCCR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCCR appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Buchanan Field?
Buchanan Field has 4 runways. The longest, 01L/19R, measures 5,001 ft (1524 m) with a PEM surface.