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BASE NAME: CHICO-CIC
Type of Retardant: Phos-Chek D75-F
Geographic Area: CALIFORNIA AREA-R5
Address: California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
Chico Air Attack Base
1335 Fortress Street
Chico, California 95973
Fax: (530) 895-6029
Email: garrett_sjolund@fire.ca.gov

Contact Information

FTR COUNTY -BUTTE BASE LOCATION ON FIELD -NE QUADRANT
Base Operations: (530) 895-6505
(530) 894-7019
Dispatch Office: (530) 934-7758
Manager: (530) 719-0900 Aaron Loscar
COR: (916) 324-7088 Yvonne Butcher
     

Agency Contact Frequency: CDF -168.625, MNF -169.175
rx 169.975tx tn110
Airtanker Base Frequency: In pattern or on
ramp/ground:123.975
All other contacts:122.925

Large Airtanker Operations Authorized? Yes
SEAT Operations Authorized? No
Hot Reloading Program Authorized? No

Runway Weight Limits: Single -88,000
Dual -130,000
Pit Total: 4
Parking Total: 10+

Known Hazards:  
Remarks: For noise abatement, a left turn to 080 is desirable when departing RW13L. A left 270 is the usual pattern for westerly headings. Avgas and Jet A fuels are both available. Single point fueling is available. Waiver to exceed runway weight limit of 130,000 lbs. is in effect for occasional use up to 155,000 lbs. See base manager for details.

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