Moronga Basin Chp HeliportPrivate
CL28 · Joshua Tree, CA · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:08 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:07 AM | 13:07Z |
| Sunrise | 06:32 AM | 13:32Z |
| Sunset | 06:43 PM | 01:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:08 PM | 02:08Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 15 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
PSP 115.50 · TNP 114.20 · TRM 116.20
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSP · Palm Springs | VORTAC | 115.50 · 102X | Low | r013° / 17.7 NM |
| TNP · Twentynine Palms | VORTAC | 114.20 · 89X | Low | r258° / 25.1 NM |
| TRM · Thermal | VORTAC | 116.20 · 109X | High | r336° / 30.9 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CL28 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- CL28
- Coordinates
- 34.1342, -116.2739
- Elevation
- 2,485 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
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1984/10
- Distance from city
- 2 E
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.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Fuel available
- Jet A
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 5 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
Lighting
- ACTVT PERIMETER LGTS - 122.750.
Obstructions
- BLDG 600' N; 60' RADIO ANTENNA 600 WEST.
Contact
- CONTACT: SGT. RANDY O'BRIEN
- CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL.
Nearby airports
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About CL28
Moronga Basin Chp (CL28) is a heliport in Joshua Tree, CA, at 2,485 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 15 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CL28, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does CL28 have a control tower?
No. Moronga Basin Chp is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at CL28?
Moronga Basin Chp has 1 runway; the longest is 15 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is CL28?
Moronga Basin Chp is in Joshua Tree, CA, at an elevation of 2,485 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.1342, -116.2739.
More about CL28
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 CL28 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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