Buchanan Field - CCR

Military Aircraft Scheduled to Visit Buchanan Field Airport

September 27, 2024, Concord, CA- The Contra Costa County Public Works Department would like to notify the public that an Air Force C-130J from the 314th Airlift Wing in Little Rock Air Force Base will be passing through Buchanan Field for an off-station training mission. They will be here to support Girls in Aviation Day.

While the C-130 is quieter than many aircraft that utilize Buchanan Field on a daily basis, it will look different (see image below) than what you’re used to seeing. On arrival, as part of the crew’s training mission, they will be flying the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) published instrument approach to the airport and will use standard FAA departure procedures when leaving. We understand that a different look and sound of military aircraft can be unexpected, but we would like to assure the community that this is a planned training mission for the 314th Airlift Wing.

Key Details:
• Date of Visit: Saturday, September 28, 2024
• Time Window: 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
• Aircraft Type: Air Force C-130J

Buchanan Field, in cooperation with local authorities and the military, will take all necessary precautions to minimize disruption and ensure that the visit runs smoothly and safely.
For questions, contact the 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Office at 501-987-6744.

Contra Costa County Public Works