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Santa Cruz Ranch Airstrip Private
44CA · Santa Cruz Island, CA · 420 ft elevation · var 12E · Towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 44CA
- Coordinates
- 33.9895, -119.6802
- Elevation
- 420 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12E
- Sectional chart
- LOS ANGELES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HAWTHORNE
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2019/11
- Distance from city
- 26 S
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:18 AM | 12:18Z |
| Sunrise | 05:48 AM | 12:48Z |
| Sunset | 08:13 PM | 03:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:42 PM | 03:42Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:42 PM → 05:18 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:13 PM → 04:48 AM
Plan a flight from 44CA
Runway 9/27
1,697 ft · Dirt 9
- Heading
- n/a
27
- Heading
- n/a
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NTD · Point Mugu | TACAN | 110.60 | r239° / 28.9 NM |
| RZS · San Marcus | VORTAC | 114.90 | r158° / 31.5 NM |
| CMA · Camarillo | VOR-DME | 115.80 | r230° / 32.1 NM |
| VTU · Ventura | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r242° / 32.3 NM |
| GVO · Gaviota | VORTAC | 113.80 | r132° / 38.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 44CA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
1094 E MAIN ST SUITE B, VENTURA, CA
805-642-0345
Manager
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
1094 E MAIN ST SUITE B, VENTURA, CA
805-642-0345
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