KMOD Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field
Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD) is a towered general-aviation airport in Modesto, California, at 97 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 10L/28R (5,904 ft), 10R/28L (3,464 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KMOD · FAA MOD · IATA MOD |
|---|---|
| Location | Modesto, CA · 37.6258, -120.9540 |
| Elevation | 97 ft MSL (30 m) |
| Tower | 125.3 MHz |
| ASOS | 127.7 MHz |
| FAA charts | 5 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KMOD METAR and TAF
METAR KMOD 010453Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM FEW016 OVC080 15/07 A2983 RMK AO2 RAB39E50 SLP102 P0000 T01500072| Wind | From 360° at 5 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Few 1,600 ft, Overcast 8,000 ft · ceiling 8,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 15°C (59°F) / 7°C (45°F) · spread 8°C |
| Altimeter | 29.83 inHg (1010 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP102: sea-level pressure 1010.2 hPa · T01500072: temperature 15.0°C, dew point 7.2°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (360° true at 5 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 10L: tailwind 3 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the left
- RWY 28R: headwind 3 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the right
- RWY 10R: tailwind 3 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the left
- RWY 28L: headwind 3 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the right
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 02:13Z · valid 1st 02Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KMOD 010213Z 0102/0124 32006KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB FM010400 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH OVC035 FM011700 33008KT P6SM BKN250- Initially · 1st 02Z – 1st 24Z: wind 320° at 6 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 5,000 ft cumulonimbus
- From · 1st 04:00Z: wind variable at 3 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 3,500 ft
- From · 1st 17:00Z: wind 330° at 8 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 25,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10L / 28R | 5,904 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 10R / 28L | 3,464 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | NORCAL APP/DEP | 120.95 |
| ASOS | 127.7 | |
| ATIS | 127.7 | |
| CTAF | 125.3 | |
| Ground | 121.7 | |
| Radio (FSS) | RANCHO RDO | 114.6 |
| Tower | 125.3 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KMOD before you fly.
FAA charts for KMOD — d-TPP 2611
5 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 2
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
KMOD on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.