Santa Cruz Ranch Airstrip Private
44CA · Santa Cruz Island, CA · 420 ft elevation · var 12E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 44CA
- Coordinates
- 33.9895, -119.6802
- Elevation
- 420 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12E
- Sectional chart
- LOS ANGELES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HAWTHORNE
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2019/11
- Distance from city
- 26 S
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 | 05:19 AM | 12:19Z |
| Sunrise | 05:48 AM | 12:48Z |
| Sunset | 08:13 PM | 03:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:42 PM | 03:42Z |
Plan a flight from 44CA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 9
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 9 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 9/27
1,697 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 1,697 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NTD · Point Mugu | TACAN | 110.60 | r239° / 28.9 NM |
| RZS · San Marcus | VORTAC | 114.90 | r158° / 31.5 NM |
| CMA · Camarillo | VOR-DME | 115.80 | r230° / 32.1 NM |
| VTU · Ventura | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r242° / 32.3 NM |
| GVO · Gaviota | VORTAC | 113.80 | r132° / 38.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 44CA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
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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 44CA 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 44CA
Santa Cruz Ranch Airstrip (44CA) is an airport in Santa Cruz Island, CA, at 420 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,697 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 44CA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 44CA have a control tower?
No. Santa Cruz Ranch Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 44CA?
Santa Cruz Ranch Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 1,697 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 44CA?
Santa Cruz Ranch Airstrip is in Santa Cruz Island, CA, at an elevation of 420 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.9895, -119.6802.
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