Grossmont Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
03CA · La Mesa, CA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:08 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:39 AM | 12:39Z |
| Sunrise | 06:06 AM | 13:06Z |
| Sunset | 07:41 PM | 02:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:08 PM | 03:08Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
NKX 109.60 · PGY 116.45 · MZB 117.80 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NKX · Miramar | TACAN | 109.60 · 33X | — | r114° / 9.2 NM |
| PGY · Poggi | VORTAC | 116.45 · 111Y | Low | r338° / 10.3 NM |
| MZB · Mission Bay | VORTAC | 117.80 · 125X | High | r076° / 11 NM |
| NZY · North Island | TACAN | 117.00 · 117X | — | r055° / 11.5 NM |
| NRS · Imperial Beach | TACAN | 109.20 · 29X | — | r011° / 13.9 NM |
| JLI · Julian | VORTAC | 113.75 · 84Y | Low | r209° / 30.3 NM |
| OCN · Oceanside | VORTAC | 115.30 · 100X | High | r128° / 34.6 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 03CA — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 03CA
- Coordinates
- 32.7795, -117.0070
- Elevation
- 634 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 13E
- Sectional chart
- LOS ANGELES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN DIEGO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1980/02
- Distance from city
- 1 NW
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 4 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
Runways
- LANDING/TAKEOFF ASPH AREA 80' X 80'.
Lighting
- PHONE REQ; FOR RWY LGTS PHONE 619-740-6000.
Obstructions
- BLDG-ML 200' NW 8' ABOVE PAD.
Nearby airports
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About 03CA
Grossmont Hospital Heliport (03CA) is a heliport in La Mesa, CA, at 634 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 03CA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 03CA have a control tower?
No. Grossmont Hospital Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 03CA?
Grossmont Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 03CA?
Grossmont Hospital Heliport is in La Mesa, CA, at an elevation of 634 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.7795, -117.0070.
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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 03CA in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.