Airport information
- FAA LID
- 26CL
- Coordinates
- 33.2053, -116.5132
- Elevation
- 4,095 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- LOS ANGELES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN DIEGO
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2022/08
- Distance from city
- 1 SSE
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 | 05:37 AM | 12:37Z |
| Sunset | 07:58 PM | 02:58Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:27 PM | 03:27Z |
Plan a flight from 26CL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 8
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 8 at 5,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 8/26
1,784 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26 | 1,784 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JLI · Julian | VORTAC | 114.00 | r028° / 5.3 NM |
| TRM · Thermal | VORTAC | 116.20 | r202° / 30.9 NM |
| NKX · Miramar | TACAN | 109.60 | r043° / 38.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 26CL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ADDNL CTC: AUSTIN BLUE; ABLUE@FREEDOM FLIGHT WORKS.COM
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 26CL 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 26CL
Ranchita 2608 Airport (26CL) is an airport in Ranchita, CA, at 4,095 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,784 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 26CL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 26CL have a control tower?
No. Ranchita 2608 Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 26CL?
Ranchita 2608 Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,784 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 26CL?
Ranchita 2608 Airport is in Ranchita, CA, at an elevation of 4,095 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.2053, -116.5132.
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