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Palomar Medical Center Escondido Helipad HeliportPrivate
6CA7 · Escondido, CA · 952 ft elevation · Towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6CA7
- Coordinates
- 33.1223, -117.1221
- Elevation
- 952 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- LOS ANGELES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN DIEGO
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green-yellow (SEE RMK)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 2014/12
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 | 05:11 AM | 12:11Z |
| Sunrise | 05:40 AM | 12:40Z |
| Sunset | 08:00 PM | 03:00Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:29 PM | 03:29Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:29 PM → 05:11 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:00 PM → 04:40 AM
Plan a flight from 6CA7
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NKX · Miramar | TACAN | 109.60 | r351° / 15.3 NM |
| NFG · Camp Pendleton | TACAN | 111.80 | r111° / 16.1 NM |
| OCN · Oceanside | VORTAC | 115.30 | r100° / 16.5 NM |
| MZB · Mission Bay | VORTAC | 117.80 | r359° / 21.1 NM |
| NZY · North Island | TACAN | 117.00 | r357° / 25.6 NM |
| JLI · Julian | VORTAC | 114.00 | r253° / 27 NM |
| PGY · Poggi | VORTAC | 109.80 | r333° / 31.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6CA7. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
PALOMAR HEALTH
2185 CITRACADO PARKWAY, ESCONDIDO, CA
(442) 281-5000
Manager
MARCOS FIERRO
2185 CITRACADO PARKWAY, ESCONDIDO, CA
760-818-5492
Remarks FAA
- ACTVT BCN - 123.05
- FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
- ACTVT PERI - 123.05
- ADDITIONAL CONTACT: DANIEL FARROW, VP OPS 456 GRAND AVE SUITE 303 ESCONDIDO, CA 92029 706-715-8403
- STD HELIPORT MRKG
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