Airport information
- FAA LID
- 0CA6
- Coordinates
- 32.7494, -116.0161
- Elevation
- 480 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 13E
- Sectional chart
- LOS ANGELES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN DIEGO
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1999/09
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
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 | 05:08 AM | 12:08Z |
| Sunrise | 05:36 AM | 12:36Z |
| Sunset | 07:55 PM | 02:55Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:24 PM | 03:24Z |
Plan a flight from 0CA6
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
2,400 ft × 40 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJK · El Centro | TACAN | 111.00 | r241° / 17.6 NM |
| IPL · Imperial | VORTAC | 115.90 | r256° / 25.6 NM |
| JLI · Julian | VORTAC | 114.00 | r114° / 37.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 0CA6. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED VFR PVT USE.
- 50 PLINE 1.5 MILES NORTH, NW AND WEST OF ARPT.
- NMRS WIND TURBINES 500 FT AGL 1.5 MILES NORTH, NW, NE AND WEST.
- 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 0CA6 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 0CA6
Emory Ranch Airport (0CA6) is an airport in Ocotillo, CA, at 480 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 0CA6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 0CA6 have a control tower?
No. Emory Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 0CA6?
Emory Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 0CA6?
Emory Ranch Airport is in Ocotillo, CA, at an elevation of 480 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.7494, -116.0161.
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