Departure Technique — All Runways KCCR local VFR procedures
Not for navigation. Verify against the official sources linked below before flight.
vfr departure Airport sponsor published verified 2026-08-27 (43 d ago)
Published by the airport sponsor; voluntary unless ATC assigns it. If ATC assigns this route to you in Class B, C or D airspace, that assignment is an ATC instruction and compliance is required (14 CFR 91.123) — and “unable” remains available to the pilot in command.
Best rate of climb with propeller managed for noise; no turns below 700 ft AGL unless ATC directs otherwise.
The route
- Use best rate of climb and manage propeller to reduce noise impact
- No turns prior to reaching 700 feet AGL, unless otherwise instructed by ATC
When it applies
- Departing 1L or 1R or 19L or 19R or 14L or 14R or 32L or 32R — all runways Printed as "All Runways:" in the guide's DEPARTURES block
Source text, verbatim
DEPARTURES All Runways: Use best rate of climb and manage propeller to reduce noise impact All Runways: No turns prior to reaching 700 feet AGL, unless otherwise instructed by ATC.
The text above is the published source wording and is authoritative over any summary on this page.
Sources
- Contra Costa County — Buchanan Field Noise Management Program guide Contra Costa County Airports · retrieved 2026-08-27