GSA Laguna Niguel G/L Helistop HeliportPrivate
1CA3 · Laguna Niguel, CA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:12 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:40 AM | 12:40Z |
| Sunrise | 06:07 AM | 13:07Z |
| Sunset | 07:45 PM | 02:45Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:12 PM | 03:12Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 110 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
ELB 117.20 · SLI 115.70 · PDZ 112.20 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELB · El Toro | VOR/DME | 117.20 · 119X | Low | r159° / 6.9 NM |
| SLI · Seal Beach | VORTAC | 115.70 · 104X | Low | r113° / 21.6 NM |
| PDZ · Paradise | VORTAC | 112.20 · 59X | High | r188° / 23.3 NM |
| NFG · Camp Pendleton | TACAN | 111.80 · 55X | — | r303° / 23.8 NM |
| OCN · Oceanside | VORTAC | 115.30 · 100X | High | r307° / 24.4 NM |
| RAL · Riverside | VOR | 108.60 | Low | r195° / 27.1 NM |
| HDF · Homeland | VOR | 112.05 | Low | r230° / 29.5 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 1CA3 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 1CA3
- Coordinates
- 33.5614, -117.7153
- Elevation
- 188 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 14E
- 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 ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1971/01
- Distance from city
- 3 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
Obstructions
- WATER TANK 50' N, BLDG 230' E, 200' SE & 250' S, HWY 90' W, STREET LGTS 205' W & NW AND 240' SW.
Nearby airports
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About 1CA3
GSA Laguna Niguel G/L Helistop (1CA3) is a heliport in Laguna Niguel, CA, at 188 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 110 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 1CA3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 1CA3 have a control tower?
No. GSA Laguna Niguel G/L Helistop is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 1CA3?
GSA Laguna Niguel G/L Helistop has 1 runway; the longest is 110 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 1CA3?
GSA Laguna Niguel G/L Helistop is in Laguna Niguel, CA, at an elevation of 188 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.5614, -117.7153.
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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 1CA3 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.