Christy Airstrip Private
CA97 · Santa Cruz Island, CA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:25 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:46 AM | 12:46Z |
| Sunrise | 06:13 AM | 13:13Z |
| Sunset | 07:58 PM | 02:58Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:25 PM | 03:25Z |
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Runways
RWY 27RIGHT trafficRP · charted
- Heading
- 256° mag · 270° true
- Dimensions
- 2,507 × 50 ft
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
Enter the right downwind (heading 076°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,507 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
RZS 114.90 · GVO 113.80 · NTD 110.60 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RZS · San Marcus | VORTAC | 114.90 · 96X | High | r174° / 29.7 NM |
| GVO · Gaviota | VORTAC | 113.80 · 85X | Low | r143° / 33 NM |
| NTD · Point Mugu | TACAN | 110.60 · 43X | — | r248° / 36.8 NM |
| CMA · Camarillo | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r238° / 39.4 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CA97 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- CA97
- Coordinates
- 34.0189, -119.8516
- Elevation
- 250 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
- 1975/10
- Distance from city
- 26 SW
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 4 notes
General
- PVT LNDG STRIP - TRESPASSERS PROSECUTED.
- OWNER DOES NOT DESIRE ARPT TO BE CHARTED.
- FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
Contact
- OFFICE PHONE
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About CA97
Christy Airstrip (CA97) is an airport in Santa Cruz Island, CA, at 250 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,507 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CA97, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does CA97 have a control tower?
No. Christy Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at CA97?
Christy Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,507 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is CA97?
Christy Airstrip is in Santa Cruz Island, CA, at an elevation of 250 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.0189, -119.8516.
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