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83CA · Costa Mesa, CA · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:15 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:14 AM | 13:14Z |
| Sunrise | 06:39 AM | 13:39Z |
| Sunset | 06:50 PM | 01:50Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:15 PM | 02:15Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
ELB 117.20 · SLI 115.70 · PDZ 112.20 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELB · El Toro | VOR/DME | 117.20 · 119X | Low | r262° / 7.4 NM |
| SLI · Seal Beach | VORTAC | 115.70 · 104X | Low | r108° / 10.5 NM |
| PDZ · Paradise | VORTAC | 112.20 · 59X | High | r217° / 22.2 NM |
| POM · Pomona | VORTAC | 110.40 · 41X | Low | r176° / 23.8 NM |
| RAL · Riverside | VOR | 108.60 | Low | r219° / 26.7 NM |
| LAX · Los Angeles | VORTAC | 113.60 · 83X | High | r103° / 31.3 NM |
| RIV · March | TACAN | 113.00 · 77X | — | r233° / 32.8 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 83CA — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 83CA
- Coordinates
- 33.6885, -117.8779
- Elevation
- 204 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 14E
- Sectional chart
- LOS ANGELES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN DIEGO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1992/02
- Distance from city
- 2 NE
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 · 7 notes
General
- PPR TO LAND CALL HELI MGR 949-427-5200.
- FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
Runways
- ROOFTOP.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER AND FLOOD LGTS CALL 949-427-5200.
- AND FLOOD LGTS.
Contact
- OTHER CTC CAL NELSON 714-936-0037.
- EMAIL: CDN@MCCARTHYCOOK.COM.
Nearby airports
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About 83CA
The Met (83CA) is a heliport in Costa Mesa, CA, at 204 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 83CA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 83CA have a control tower?
No. The Met is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 83CA?
The Met has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 83CA?
The Met is in Costa Mesa, CA, at an elevation of 204 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.6885, -117.8779.
More about 83CA
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 83CA 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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