UCSD Health System East Campus Interim Heliport Heliport
52CA · La Jolla, CA
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:09 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:40 AM | 12:40Z |
| Sunrise | 06:06 AM | 13:06Z |
| Sunset | 07:42 PM | 02:42Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:09 PM | 03:09Z |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
NKX 109.60 · MZB 117.80 · NZY 117.00 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NKX · Miramar | TACAN | 109.60 · 33X | — | r265° / 3.4 NM |
| MZB · Mission Bay | VORTAC | 117.80 · 125X | High | r347° / 5.7 NM |
| NZY · North Island | TACAN | 117.00 · 117X | — | r348° / 10.4 NM |
| NRS · Imperial Beach | TACAN | 109.20 · 29X | — | r332° / 19.6 NM |
| PGY · Poggi | VORTAC | 116.45 · 111Y | Low | r309° / 20.1 NM |
| OCN · Oceanside | VORTAC | 115.30 · 100X | High | r141° / 24 NM |
| NFG · Camp Pendleton | TACAN | 111.80 · 55X | — | r148° / 25.3 NM |
Charts & procedures
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Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 52CA
- Coordinates
- 32.8764, -117.2210
- Elevation
- 335 ft MSL
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Nearby airports
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About 52CA
UCSD Health System East Campus Interim Heliport (52CA) is a heliport in La Jolla, CA, at 335 ft MSL. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 52CA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Where is 52CA?
UCSD Health System East Campus Interim Heliport is in La Jolla, CA, at an elevation of 335 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.8764, -117.2210.
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