Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Helistop 1 HeliportPrivate

CA77 · Ridgecrest, CA · Non-towered · Open on the map

Elevation
2,291 ft MSL
Longest runway
77 ft H1/
Runway
1
Mag var
14E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at CA77. Nearby reporting stations: KNID (3 NM), KIYK (8 NM), KMHV (42 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:15 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:12 AM13:12Z
Sunrise06:38 AM13:38Z
Sunset06:49 PM01:49Z
Evening civil twilight
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07:15 PM02:15Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:15 PM → 06:12 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:49 PM → 05:38 AM

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Advisories

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Runways

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

NID 111.60 · EDW 116.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
NID · China Lake TACAN 111.60 · 53X r148° / 3 NM
EDW · Edwards VORTAC 116.40 · 111X Terminal r352° / 39.6 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CA77 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
CA77
Coordinates
35.6404, -117.6720
Elevation
2,291 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
14E
Sectional chart
LOS ANGELES
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
Flight service (FSS)
RIVERSIDE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
IREG
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1973/04
Distance from city
1 N
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL
1081 N CHINA LAKE BLVD, RIDGECREST, CA
760-446-3551
Manager
KYLE GARRETT
1081 N CHINA LAKE BLVD, RIDGECREST, CA
760-499-3907
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC JOSHUA APCH AT 661-277-3843.

Obstructions

  • PLINES (55 FT POLES) TO NORTHWEST. TREES TO NORTHEAST.

Contact

  • ADMINISTRATOR

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: CL15 Sce Ridgecrest Service Center (private) (2 NM) · L72 Trona (20 NM) · 68CN Porter Ranch (private) (31 NM) · CN37 Kelso Valley (private) (31 NM)

About CA77

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Helistop 1 (CA77) is a heliport in Ridgecrest, CA, at 2,291 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 77 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CA77, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does CA77 have a control tower?

No. Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Helistop 1 is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at CA77?

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Helistop 1 has 1 runway; the longest is 77 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is CA77?

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Helistop 1 is in Ridgecrest, CA, at an elevation of 2,291 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.6404, -117.6720.

More about CA77

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 CA77 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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