Pacoima Dam Heliport HeliportPrivate
CN47 · Sylmar, CA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:17 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:41 AM | 12:41Z |
| Sunrise | 06:09 AM | 13:09Z |
| Sunset | 07:50 PM | 02:50Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:17 PM | 03:17Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
VNY 113.10 · SMO 110.80 · LHS 114.35 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VNY · Van Nuys | VOR/DME | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r020° / 8.1 NM |
| SMO · Santa Monica | VOR/DME | 110.80 · 45X | Low | r354° / 19.7 NM |
| LHS · Lake Hughes | VORTAC | 114.35 · 90Y | High | r142° / 22.8 NM |
| FIM · Fillmore | VORTAC | 112.50 · 72X | Low | r078° / 24 NM |
| LAX · Los Angeles | VORTAC | 113.60 · 83X | High | r349° / 24.1 NM |
| PMD · Palmdale | VORTAC | 115.55 · 102Y | High | r208° / 24.3 NM |
| POM · Pomona | VORTAC | 110.40 · 41X | Low | r282° / 34 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CN47 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- CN47
- Coordinates
- 34.3340, -118.3972
- Elevation
- 2,039 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 13E
- Sectional chart
- LOS ANGELES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HAWTHORNE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Beacon
- white-green-yellow (SEE RMK)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2003/01
- Distance from city
- 2 NE
Night operations
- Rotating beacon
- white-green-yellow · SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 5 notes
General
- HANG GLIDER ACTIVITY INVOF HELISTOP.
- FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
Runways
- ROOFTOP HELIPAD.
Lighting
- ACTVT ROTATING BEACON - 123.05
Contact
- DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Nearby airports
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About CN47
Pacoima Dam Heliport (CN47) is a heliport in Sylmar, CA, at 2,039 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CN47, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does CN47 have a control tower?
No. Pacoima Dam Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at CN47?
Pacoima Dam Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is CN47?
Pacoima Dam Heliport is in Sylmar, CA, at an elevation of 2,039 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.3340, -118.3972.
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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 CN47 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.