Belridge Strip
1CA1 · McKittrick, CA · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:28 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:42 AM | 12:42Z |
| Sunrise | 06:09 AM | 13:09Z |
| Sunset | 08:00 PM | 03:00Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:28 PM | 03:28Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY NWLEFT traffic
- Heading
- 000° true
- Dimensions
- 5,600 × 85 ft
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- ASPH-TRTD
- CTAF
- 122.9
Enter the left downwind (heading 180°) on the 45° at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| NW/SE | 5,600 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: OurAirports — community data, not FAA-verified. Confirm on the Chart Supplement / NOTAMs before use.
Nearby navigation aids
AVE 117.10 · FLW 117.50 · EHF 115.40
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVE · Avenal | VOR/DME | 117.10 · 118X | High | r115° / 16.5 NM |
| FLW · Fellows | VOR/DME | 117.50 · 122X | Low | r001° / 23.6 NM |
| EHF · Shafter | VORTAC | 115.40 · 101X | High | r254° / 30.6 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 1CA1 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 1CA1
- Coordinates
- 35.4679, -119.7220
- Elevation
- 575 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
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Nearby airports
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About 1CA1
Belridge Strip (1CA1) is an airport in McKittrick, CA, at 575 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,600 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 1CA1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 1CA1?
Belridge Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 5,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 1CA1?
Belridge Strip is in McKittrick, CA, at an elevation of 575 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.4679, -119.7220.
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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 1CA1 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.