The Wilshire Thayer Heliport HeliportPrivate
70CA · Los Angeles, CA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:16 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:42 AM | 12:42Z |
| Sunrise | 06:09 AM | 13:09Z |
| Sunset | 07:49 PM | 02:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:16 PM | 03:16Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
SMO 110.80 · LAX 113.60 · VNY 113.10 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMO · Santa Monica | VOR/DME | 110.80 · 45X | Low | r006° / 3.4 NM |
| LAX · Los Angeles | VORTAC | 113.60 · 83X | High | r345° / 7.8 NM |
| VNY · Van Nuys | VOR/DME | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r148° / 10.1 NM |
| SLI · Seal Beach | VORTAC | 115.70 · 104X | Low | r297° / 25.2 NM |
| FIM · Fillmore | VORTAC | 112.50 · 72X | Low | r113° / 28.4 NM |
| VTU · Ventura | VOR/DME | 116.55 · 112Y | Low | r081° / 30.8 NM |
| POM · Pomona | VORTAC | 110.40 · 41X | Low | r253° / 32.1 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 70CA — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 70CA
- Coordinates
- 34.0626, -118.4323
- Elevation
- 470 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 14E
- 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
- Activated
- 1982/09
- Distance from city
- 10 W
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 4 notes
General
- EMERG HEL LDG FAC ONLY
- FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
Runways
- ROOFTOP
Contact
- EXT 227
Nearby airports
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About 70CA
The Wilshire Thayer Heliport (70CA) is a heliport in Los Angeles, CA, at 470 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 70CA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 70CA have a control tower?
No. The Wilshire Thayer Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 70CA?
The Wilshire Thayer Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 70CA?
The Wilshire Thayer Heliport is in Los Angeles, CA, at an elevation of 470 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.0626, -118.4323.
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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 70CA 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.