John Nichols Field Airport Private
0CL3 · Jamul, CA · 490 ft elevation · var 13E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 0CL3
- Coordinates
- 32.6335, -116.8906
- Elevation
- 490 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
- ALL 0800-SS
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1987/10
- Distance from city
- 10 E
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 | 05:12 AM | 12:12Z |
| Sunrise | 05:40 AM | 12:40Z |
| Sunset | 07:58 PM | 02:58Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:27 PM | 03:27Z |
Plan a flight from 0CL3
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
1,800 ft × 50 ft · DIRT- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Runway 09/27
2,036 ft × 30 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Displaced threshold
- 220 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 1,800 ft | |
| 09/27 | 2,036 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGY · Poggi | VORTAC | 109.80 | r059° / 4.7 NM |
| NRS · Imperial Beach | TACAN | 109.20 | r055° / 11.9 NM |
| NZY · North Island | TACAN | 117.00 | r090° / 17 NM |
| MZB · Mission Bay | VORTAC | 117.80 | r103° / 19.1 NM |
| NKX · Miramar | TACAN | 109.60 | r122° / 19.5 NM |
| JLI · Julian | VORTAC | 114.00 | r192° / 34.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 0CL3. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- SEE AIRSPACE LETTER DATED 11/30/84.
- FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
- WESTERN 220 FT GRAVEL.
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 0CL3 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 0CL3
John Nichols Field Airport (0CL3) is an airport in Jamul, CA, at 490 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,036 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 0CL3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 0CL3 have a control tower?
No. John Nichols Field Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 0CL3?
John Nichols Field Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 2,036 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 0CL3?
John Nichols Field Airport is in Jamul, CA, at an elevation of 490 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.6335, -116.8906.
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