McClellan Airfield (KMCC)
Medium airport · Sacramento, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | McClellan Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMCC |
| IATA | MCC |
| Elevation | 77 ft (23 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°40'3" W 121°24'4" 38.66760, -121.40100 |
| Location | Sacramento, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 10,599 ft (3231 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
McClellan Airfield at a glance
McClellan Airfield is a medium airport in Sacramento, California, United States, known to airline systems as MCC. The field elevation of 77 ft (23 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMCC are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 16/34, offers 10,599 ft (3231 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMCC 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 McClellan Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Mather Airport | KMHR | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Sacramento International Airport | KSMF | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Sacramento Executive Airport | KSAC | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Yuba County Airport | KMYV | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Beale Air Force Base | KBAB | 52 km (28 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for McClellan Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 77 ft field elevation of McClellan Airfield 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 McClellan Airfield
What is the ICAO code of McClellan Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of McClellan Airfield is KMCC, and its IATA code is MCC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is McClellan Airfield above sea level?
McClellan Airfield sits at an elevation of 77 feet (23 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is McClellan Airfield located?
The airport lies at 38.6676, -121.4010 — in Sacramento, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sacramento Mather Airport, about 15 km away.
Does KMCC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMCC 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 McClellan Airfield?
McClellan Airfield has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 10,599 ft (3231 m) with a CON surface.