Santa Cruz Island Airport

SZN · KSZN · Santa Cruz Island, CA · Print kneeboard

Elevation
50 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,150 ft 09/27
Runway
1

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 08:26 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:45 AM12:45Z
Sunrise06:12 AM13:12Z
Sunset07:59 PM02:59Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:26 PM03:26Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:26 PM → 05:45 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:59 PM → 05:12 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 180°downwind 090°base 000°final 270°45° entry2709

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
270° true
Dimensions
2,150 × 50 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
NATURAL SOIL

Enter the left downwind (heading 090°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for KSZN → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the KSZN kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

RZS 114.90 · GVO 113.80 · NTD 110.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
RZS · San Marcus VORTAC 114.90 · 96X High r181° / 27.9 NM
GVO · Gaviota VORTAC 113.80 · 85X Low r147° / 29.6 NM
NTD · Point Mugu TACAN 110.60 · 43X r253° / 39.6 NM

Charts & procedures

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

Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KSZN / SZN
Coordinates
34.0601, -119.9152
Elevation
50 ft MSL

Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.

No published services or facility detail for KSZN.

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Nearby airports

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Also nearby: CA97 Christy Airstrip (private) (4 NM) · 44CA Santa Cruz Ranch Airstrip (private) (12 NM) · 0CA3 Crawford Airport (32 NM) · 0CA4 Shepherd Farm Airport (private) (35 NM)

About KSZN

Santa Cruz Island Airport (SZN · KSZN) is an airport in Santa Cruz Island, CA, at 50 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,150 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KSZN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

What is the longest runway at KSZN?

Santa Cruz Island Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,150 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KSZN?

Santa Cruz Island Airport is in Santa Cruz Island, CA, at an elevation of 50 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.0601, -119.9152.

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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 KSZN 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.