Buchanan Field
Buchanan Field is a medium airport serving Concord in the East Bay of California, giving general aviation and regional travelers a practical gateway close to local business districts, neighborhoods, and road connections around Contra Costa County. It is identified by the codes CCR and KCCR, and its low elevation of 26 feet above sea level means operations take place on relatively flat terrain. For visitors, that translates into an airport that feels compact and straightforward, especially compared with the scale and congestion of major commercial hubs elsewhere in the Bay Area.
About Buchanan Field
Buchanan Field is a medium airport serving Concord in the East Bay of California, giving general aviation and regional travelers a practical gateway close to local business districts, neighborhoods, and road connections around Contra Costa County. It is identified by the codes CCR and KCCR, and its low elevation of 26 feet above sea level means operations take place on relatively flat terrain. For visitors, that translates into an airport that feels compact and straightforward, especially compared with the scale and congestion of major commercial hubs elsewhere in the Bay Area.
- The airport has four runways, giving pilots flexibility for changing wind and traffic conditions.
- Runway 01L/19R is 5,001 feet long, paved, and lighted, making it the field’s longest runway.
- Runway 14L/32R measures 4,602 feet and is also paved and lighted for dependable use.
- Two shorter parallel runways, 01R/19L at 2,770 feet and 14R/32L at 2,798 feet, support lighter aircraft operations.
- Most travelers will never need these details directly, but they help explain why Buchanan Field is well suited to private flying, training, and smaller-scale aviation activity.
Overview
Buchanan Field is a medium airport serving Concord in the East Bay of California, giving general aviation and regional travelers a practical gateway close to local business districts, neighborhoods, and road connections around Contra Costa County. It is identified by the codes CCR and KCCR, and its low elevation of 26 feet above sea level means operations take place on relatively flat terrain. For visitors, that translates into an airport that feels compact and straightforward, especially compared with the scale and congestion of major commercial hubs elsewhere in the Bay Area.
What Travelers Should Know
For passengers, meet-and-greet visitors, or anyone planning ground transport, Buchanan Field is best approached as a local-access airport rather than a full-scale airline terminal experience. Its time zone is America/Los_Angeles, so schedules and pick-up plans follow Pacific Time year-round with seasonal daylight-saving changes. Because it serves Concord directly, it can be a convenient starting point for reaching nearby communities, business parks, and inland Bay Area destinations without the longer transfers often associated with larger regional airports.
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FAQ
Buchanan Field — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Buchanan Field is located in Concord, United States (North America), at coordinates 37.990°, -122.060°.
- Its IATA code is CCR and its ICAO code is KCCR.
- Buchanan Field serves Concord, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Buchanan Field operates on America/Los_Angeles local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Buchanan Field sits at latitude 37.990° and longitude -122.060°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CCR. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CCR is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CCR on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 550 Sally Ride Drive, Concord, California, 94520, United States, the phone number is +1 925-681-4200, the official website is http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/3801/Buchanan-Field-CCR. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.