SCE Vincent Substation Heliport HeliportPrivate
26CN · Palmdale, CA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:16 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:40 AM | 12:40Z |
| Sunrise | 06:07 AM | 13:07Z |
| Sunset | 07:49 PM | 02:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:16 PM | 03:16Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 20 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
PMD 115.55 · VNY 113.10 · LHS 114.35 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMD · Palmdale | VORTAC | 115.55 · 102Y | High | r182° / 9.1 NM |
| VNY · Van Nuys | VOR/DME | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r035° / 24.4 NM |
| LHS · Lake Hughes | VORTAC | 114.35 · 90Y | High | r102° / 25.7 NM |
| POM · Pomona | VORTAC | 110.40 · 41X | Low | r311° / 29.5 NM |
| SMO · Santa Monica | VOR/DME | 110.80 · 45X | Low | r015° / 33.2 NM |
| EDW · Edwards | VORTAC | 116.40 · 111X | Terminal | r201° / 35.3 NM |
| VCV · Victorville | VOR | 109.05 | Terminal | r246° / 36.5 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 26CN — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 26CN
- Coordinates
- 34.4868, -118.1159
- Elevation
- 3,244 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 14E
- Sectional chart
- LOS ANGELES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RIVERSIDE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1973/04
- Distance from city
- 3 E
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 4 notes
General
- REQUEST; APCH COURSE USE 360/180 DEG & FOR DEPARTURE COURSE 180/360 DEG.
- FOR CD CTC JOSHUA APCH AT 661-277-3843.
Obstructions
- SCE VINCENT SUBSTN 100'W; 40-150' PLINE 100' E.
Contact
- CHIEF PILOT/SR. MGR FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON.
Nearby airports
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About 26CN
SCE Vincent Substation Heliport (26CN) is a heliport in Palmdale, CA, at 3,244 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 20 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 26CN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 26CN have a control tower?
No. SCE Vincent Substation Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 26CN?
SCE Vincent Substation Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 20 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 26CN?
SCE Vincent Substation Heliport is in Palmdale, CA, at an elevation of 3,244 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.4868, -118.1159.
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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 26CN 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.