The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company HeliportPrivate
CA79 · Marina Del Rey, CA · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:17 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:16 AM | 13:16Z |
| Sunrise | 06:41 AM | 13:41Z |
| Sunset | 06:52 PM | 01:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:17 PM | 02:17Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 20 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 | r153° / 1.6 NM |
| LAX · Los Angeles | VORTAC | 113.60 · 83X | High | r329° / 3.2 NM |
| VNY · Van Nuys | VOR/DME | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r157° / 14.5 NM |
| SLI · Seal Beach | VORTAC | 115.70 · 104X | Low | r287° / 23.1 NM |
| VTU · Ventura | VOR/DME | 116.55 · 112Y | Low | r090° / 30.8 NM |
| FIM · Fillmore | VORTAC | 112.50 · 72X | Low | r121° / 31 NM |
| POM · Pomona | VORTAC | 110.40 · 41X | Low | r245° / 33.5 NM |
Charts & procedures
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Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- CA79
- Coordinates
- 33.9845, -118.4501
- Elevation
- 149 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
- 1990/11
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- EMERG HEL LDG FAC ONLY
- FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
Obstructions
- 8 FT BLDG 25 FT N; 15 FT BLDG 64 FT S; 21 FT BLDG 90 FT SW.
Nearby airports
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About CA79
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company (CA79) is a heliport in Marina Del Rey, CA, at 149 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 20 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CA79, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does CA79 have a control tower?
No. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at CA79?
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has 1 runway; the longest is 20 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is CA79?
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is in Marina Del Rey, CA, at an elevation of 149 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.9845, -118.4501.
More about CA79
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 CA79 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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