Hart Ranch Airport Private
5CL1 · Santa Margarita, CA · 1,380 ft elevation · var 15E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5CL1
- Coordinates
- 35.4047, -120.5250
- Elevation
- 1,380 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 15E
- Sectional chart
- LOS ANGELES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- OAKLAND (ZOA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HAWTHORNE
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1993/07
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 05:17 AM | 12:17Z |
| Sunrise | 05:47 AM | 12:47Z |
| Sunset | 08:20 PM | 03:20Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:50 PM | 03:50Z |
Plan a flight from 5CL1
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 07
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 07 at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 07/25
1,800 ft × 24 ft · Gravel- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MQO · Morro Bay | VORTAC | 112.40 | r035° / 14.7 NM |
| PRB · Paso Robles | VORTAC | 114.30 | r147° / 16.8 NM |
| GLJ · Guadalupe | VOR | 111.00 | r344° / 27.2 NM |
| AVE · Avenal | VORTAC | 117.10 | r226° / 30.4 NM |
| FLW · Fellows | VORTAC | 117.50 | r284° / 37.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5CL1. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR, PRIVATE USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
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 5CL1 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 5CL1
Hart Ranch Airport (5CL1) is an airport in Santa Margarita, CA, at 1,380 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5CL1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5CL1 have a control tower?
No. Hart 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 5CL1?
Hart Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5CL1?
Hart Ranch Airport is in Santa Margarita, CA, at an elevation of 1,380 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.4047, -120.5250.
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