Spears Heliport HeliportPrivate
47CL · Sylmar, CA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:17 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:42 AM | 12:42Z |
| Sunrise | 06:09 AM | 13:09Z |
| Sunset | 07:50 PM | 02:50Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:17 PM | 03:17Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 25 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
VNY 113.10 · SMO 110.80 · FIM 112.50 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VNY · Van Nuys | VOR/DME | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r354° / 5.4 NM |
| SMO · Santa Monica | VOR/DME | 110.80 · 45X | Low | r342° / 18.2 NM |
| FIM · Fillmore | VORTAC | 112.50 · 72X | Low | r082° / 20.3 NM |
| LHS · Lake Hughes | VORTAC | 114.35 · 90Y | High | r152° / 22.8 NM |
| LAX · Los Angeles | VORTAC | 113.60 · 83X | High | r340° / 22.9 NM |
| PMD · Palmdale | VORTAC | 115.55 · 102Y | High | r212° / 27.9 NM |
| VTU · Ventura | VOR/DME | 116.55 · 112Y | Low | r052° / 30.9 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 47CL — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 47CL
- Coordinates
- 34.3129, -118.4743
- Elevation
- 1,314 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- LOS ANGELES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HAWTHORNE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2007/11
- Distance from city
- 3 NW
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SS-SR
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
- PRIOR PMSN FOR LDG RQRD.
Nearby airports
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About 47CL
Spears Heliport (47CL) is a heliport in Sylmar, CA, at 1,314 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 25 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 47CL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 47CL have a control tower?
No. Spears Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 47CL?
Spears Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 25 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 47CL?
Spears Heliport is in Sylmar, CA, at an elevation of 1,314 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.3129, -118.4743.
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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 47CL 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.