Castaic Dam HeliportPrivate

CL63 · Castaic, CA · Non-towered · Open on the map

Elevation
1,520 ft MSL
Longest runway
60 ft H1/
Runway
1
Mag var
14E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at CL63. Nearby reporting stations: KWHP (18 NM), KVNY (19 NM), KBUR (22 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:18 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:16 AM13:16Z
Sunrise06:42 AM13:42Z
Sunset06:53 PM01:53Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:18 PM02:18Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:18 PM → 06:16 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:53 PM → 05:42 AM

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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

LHS 114.35 · FIM 112.50 · VNY 113.10 · +4
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LHS · Lake Hughes VORTAC 114.35 · 90Y High r172° / 10 NM
FIM · Fillmore VORTAC 112.50 · 72X Low r040° / 16.9 NM
VNY · Van Nuys VOR/DME 113.10 · 78X Low r328° / 18.5 NM
GMN · Gorman VORTAC 116.10 · 108X Low r127° / 21.5 NM
PMD · Palmdale VORTAC 115.55 · 102Y High r241° / 27.4 NM
CMA · Camarillo VOR/DME 116.85 · 115Y Low r038° / 30.6 NM
SMO · Santa Monica VOR/DME 110.80 · 45X Low r332° / 31.3 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CL63 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
CL63
Coordinates
34.5175, -118.6003
Elevation
1,520 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
1986/07
Distance from city
2 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CA. DEPT. OF WATER RESOURCES
31849 N. LAKE HUGHES RD., CASTAIC, CA
805-257-3610
Manager
DION HATCH
31849 N. LAKE HUGHES RD., CASTAIC, CA
805-257-3610
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.

Contact

  • EXT 246.

Nearby airports

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About CL63

Castaic Dam (CL63) is a heliport in Castaic, CA, at 1,520 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 CL63, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does CL63 have a control tower?

No. Castaic Dam is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at CL63?

Castaic Dam has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is CL63?

Castaic Dam is in Castaic, CA, at an elevation of 1,520 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.5175, -118.6003.

More about CL63

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 CL63 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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