Shepherd Farm Airport Private
0CA4 · Santa Ynez, CA · 660 ft elevation · var 14E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 0CA4
- Coordinates
- 34.6222, -120.0650
- Elevation
- 660 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 14E
- Sectional chart
- LOS ANGELES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HAWTHORNE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Distance from city
- 1 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:18 AM | 12:18Z |
| Sunrise | 05:48 AM | 12:48Z |
| Sunset | 08:16 PM | 03:16Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:46 PM | 03:46Z |
Plan a flight from 0CA4
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
3,600 ft × 50 ft · Treated- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GVO · Gaviota | VORTAC | 113.80 | r357° / 5.6 NM |
| RZS · San Marcus | VORTAC | 114.90 | r281° / 16 NM |
| VBG · Vandenberg | TACAN | 112.25 | r090° / 26.4 NM |
| FLW · Fellows | VORTAC | 117.50 | r183° / 29.9 NM |
| GLJ · Guadalupe | VOR | 111.00 | r115° / 30 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 0CA4. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRIVATE USE.
- 2 PERCENT DOWNHILL SLOPE TO W.
- FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
Nearby airports
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 0CA4 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.
About 0CA4
Shepherd Farm Airport (0CA4) is an airport in Santa Ynez, CA, at 660 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 0CA4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 0CA4 have a control tower?
No. Shepherd Farm Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 0CA4?
Shepherd Farm Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 0CA4?
Shepherd Farm Airport is in Santa Ynez, CA, at an elevation of 660 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.6222, -120.0650.
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