Platform Henry HeliportPrivate
8CA7 · Carpinteria, CA · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:22 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:20 AM | 13:20Z |
| Sunrise | 06:45 AM | 13:45Z |
| Sunset | 06:57 PM | 01:57Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:22 PM | 02:22Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 58 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
RZS 114.90 · CMA 116.85 · NTD 110.60 · +3
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RZS · San Marcus | VORTAC | 114.90 · 96X | High | r122° / 14.8 NM |
| CMA · Camarillo | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r272° / 24.3 NM |
| NTD · Point Mugu | TACAN | 110.60 · 43X | — | r288° / 25.2 NM |
| VTU · Ventura | VOR/DME | 116.55 · 112Y | Low | r282° / 28.6 NM |
| GVO · Gaviota | VORTAC | 113.80 · 85X | Low | r098° / 28.8 NM |
| FIM · Fillmore | VORTAC | 112.50 · 72X | Low | r253° / 33.7 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8CA7 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8CA7
- Coordinates
- 34.3331, -119.5612
- Elevation
- 111 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
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1980/12
- Distance from city
- 4 W
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 · 5 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC SANTA BARBARA APCH AT 805-681-0166, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
Runways
- REINFORCED STRUCTURAL STEEL PLATE SFC 12000 LBS RATED.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 805-653-1286.
- 20 60W LAMPS AROUND PERIMETER.
Obstructions
- LGTD DRILLING RIG & CRANE.
Nearby airports
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About 8CA7
Platform Henry (8CA7) is a heliport in Carpinteria, CA, at 111 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 58 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8CA7, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8CA7 have a control tower?
No. Platform Henry is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 8CA7?
Platform Henry has 1 runway; the longest is 58 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8CA7?
Platform Henry is in Carpinteria, CA, at an elevation of 111 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.3331, -119.5612.
More about 8CA7
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 8CA7 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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