John Nichol's Field Private

0CL3 · Chula Vista, CA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
500 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,036 ft 09/27
Runway
1
Mag var
13E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 0CL3. Nearby reporting stations: KSDM (6 NM), KNRS (12 NM), KSEE (12 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:14 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:08 AM13:08Z
Sunrise06:33 AM13:33Z
Sunset06:50 PM01:50Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:14 PM02:14Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:14 PM → 06:08 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:50 PM → 05:33 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 184°downwind 094°base 004°final 274°45° entry2709

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
274° mag · 287° true
Dimensions
2,036 × 30 ft
TPA
1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt

Enter the left downwind (heading 094°) on the 45° at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 27
Threshold elev
500 ft

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

PGY 116.45 · NRS 109.20 · NZY 117.00 · +3
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
PGY · Poggi VORTAC 116.45 · 111Y Low r059° / 4.7 NM
NRS · Imperial Beach TACAN 109.20 · 29X r058° / 11.9 NM
NZY · North Island TACAN 117.00 · 117X r093° / 17 NM
MZB · Mission Bay VORTAC 117.80 · 125X High r103° / 19.1 NM
NKX · Miramar TACAN 109.60 · 33X r125° / 19.5 NM
JLI · Julian VORTAC 113.75 · 84Y Low r192° / 34.1 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 0CL3 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
0CL3
Coordinates
32.6334, -116.8903
Elevation
500 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
ALL 0800-SS
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1987/10
Distance from city
10 E
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
TACTICAL AIR OPERATIONS, INC.
13531 OTAY LAKES ROAD, JAMUL, CA
619-216-8416
Manager
ALAN FINK, PRES.
860 COUNTRY CLUB LANE, CORONADO, CA
619-216-8416
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.

Runways

  • WESTERN 220 FT GRAVEL.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 1CA6 On The Rocks (private) (12 NM)

About 0CL3

John Nichol's Field (0CL3) is an airport in Chula Vista, CA, at 500 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,036 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 0CL3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 0CL3 have a control tower?

No. John Nichol's Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 0CL3?

John Nichol's Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,036 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 0CL3?

John Nichol's Field is in Chula Vista, CA, at an elevation of 500 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.6334, -116.8903.

More about 0CL3

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 0CL3 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.

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