Airport information
- FAA LID
- 1CA6
- Coordinates
- 32.7651, -116.7230
- Elevation
- 2,650 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
- 1990/04
- Distance from city
- 5 SE
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 | 05:11 AM | 12:11Z |
| Sunrise | 05:39 AM | 12:39Z |
| Sunset | 07:58 PM | 02:58Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:27 PM | 03:27Z |
Plan a flight from 1CA6
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 3,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
2,340 ft × 60 ft · Gravel- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 2,340 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGY · Poggi | VORTAC | 109.80 | r040° / 15.9 NM |
| NKX · Miramar | TACAN | 109.60 | r091° / 22.7 NM |
| NRS · Imperial Beach | TACAN | 109.20 | r044° / 23 NM |
| JLI · Julian | VORTAC | 114.00 | r182° / 23.6 NM |
| NZY · North Island | TACAN | 117.00 | r067° / 25.2 NM |
| MZB · Mission Bay | VORTAC | 117.80 | r077° / 25.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 1CA6. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR; PRIVATE USE.
- FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
- LAND RY 15 ONLY; TKOF RY 33 ONLY. LEFT TURN ON DEPARTURE TO AVOID HOMES.
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 1CA6 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 1CA6
On the Rocks Airport (1CA6) is an airport in Alpine, CA, at 2,650 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,340 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 1CA6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 1CA6 have a control tower?
No. On the Rocks Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 1CA6?
On the Rocks Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,340 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 1CA6?
On the Rocks Airport is in Alpine, CA, at an elevation of 2,650 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.7651, -116.7230.
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