Gilbert Aviation Heliport HeliportPrivate
CA83 · Visalia, CA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:25 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:40 AM | 12:40Z |
| Sunrise | 06:08 AM | 13:08Z |
| Sunset | 07:57 PM | 02:57Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:25 PM | 03:25Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 60 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
NLC 113.30 · TTE 116.25 · CZQ 112.90
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLC · Lemoore | TACAN | 113.30 · 80X | — | r065° / 32 NM |
| TTE · Tule | VOR/DME | 116.25 · 109Y | Low | r320° / 34.9 NM |
| CZQ · Clovis | TACAN | 112.90 · 76X | — | r123° / 35.8 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CA83 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- CA83
- Coordinates
- 36.4427, -119.3160
- Elevation
- 310 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 15E
- Sectional chart
- SAN FRANCISCO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- OAKLAND (ZOA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RANCHO MURIETA · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0800-1700
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1990/11
- Distance from city
- 7 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC FRESNO APCH AT 559-487-5405.
Obstructions
- 16 FT BLDG 100 FT SE.
Nearby airports
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About CA83
Gilbert Aviation Heliport (CA83) is a heliport in Visalia, CA, at 310 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CA83, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does CA83 have a control tower?
No. Gilbert Aviation Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at CA83?
Gilbert Aviation Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is CA83?
Gilbert Aviation Heliport is in Visalia, CA, at an elevation of 310 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.4427, -119.3160.
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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 CA83 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.