Loma Ridge Communication Center HeliportPrivate
57CA · Orange, CA · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:14 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:13 AM | 13:13Z |
| Sunrise | 06:38 AM | 13:38Z |
| Sunset | 06:49 PM | 01:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:14 PM | 02:14Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 45 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
ELB 117.20 · PDZ 112.20 · SLI 115.70 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELB · El Toro | VOR/DME | 117.20 · 119X | Low | r339° / 5.4 NM |
| PDZ · Paradise | VORTAC | 112.20 · 59X | High | r214° / 14.1 NM |
| SLI · Seal Beach | VORTAC | 115.70 · 104X | Low | r079° / 15.5 NM |
| RAL · Riverside | VOR | 108.60 | Low | r218° / 18.6 NM |
| POM · Pomona | VORTAC | 110.40 · 41X | Low | r158° / 18.9 NM |
| RIV · March | TACAN | 113.00 · 77X | — | r236° / 24.9 NM |
| HDF · Homeland | VOR | 112.05 | Low | r255° / 27.9 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 57CA — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 57CA
- Coordinates
- 33.7655, -117.7441
- Elevation
- 1,286 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- LOS ANGELES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RIVERSIDE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 2018/02
- Distance from city
- 6 SE
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
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 · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
Lighting
- TO ACTVT PERIMETER LGTS PHONE 714-628-7008.
Contact
- EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
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About 57CA
Loma Ridge Communication Center (57CA) is a heliport in Orange, CA, at 1,286 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 45 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 57CA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 57CA have a control tower?
No. Loma Ridge Communication Center is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 57CA?
Loma Ridge Communication Center has 1 runway; the longest is 45 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 57CA?
Loma Ridge Communication Center is in Orange, CA, at an elevation of 1,286 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.7655, -117.7441.
More about 57CA
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 57CA 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.
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