Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (KMOD)
Medium airport · Modesto, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMOD |
| IATA | MOD |
| Elevation | 97 ft (30 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°37'33" W 120°57'14" 37.62580, -120.95400 |
| Location | Modesto, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10L/28R | 5,904 ft (1800 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10R/28L | 3,464 ft (1056 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field at a glance
Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field is a medium airport in Modesto, California, United States, known to airline systems as MOD. The field elevation of 97 ft (30 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMOD are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 10L/28R — offers 5,904 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10L points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMOD 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 Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stockton Metropolitan Airport | KSCK | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Castle Airport | KMER | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Merced Regional Macready Field | KMCE | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | KSJC | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Moffett Federal Airfield | KNUQ | 99 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 97 ft field elevation of Modesto City Co-Harry Sham 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 Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field
What is the ICAO code of Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field?
The ICAO identifier of Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field is KMOD, and its IATA code is MOD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field above sea level?
Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field sits at an elevation of 97 feet (30 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field located?
The airport lies at 37.6258, -120.9540 — in Modesto, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Stockton Metropolitan Airport, about 39 km away.
Does KMOD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMOD 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 Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field?
Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field has 2 runways. The longest, 10L/28R, measures 5,904 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.